releasing

Verb

release (third-person singular simple present releases, present participle releasing, simple past and past participle released)

1. (transitive) To let go of; to cease to hold or contain.
   • He released his grasp on the lever.
2. (transitive) To make available to the public.
   • They released the new product later than intended.
3. (transitive) To free or liberate; to set free.
   • He was released after two years in prison.
4. (transitive) To discharge.
   • They released thousands of gallons of water into the river each month.
5. (transitive) (of a call) To hang up.
   • If you continue to use abusive language, I will need to release the call.
6. (transitive) To let go, quit (a legal claim); to discharge or relinquish a right to (lands or buildings) by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession.

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