C1verb 2K

Discharge

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒɪz/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒd/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪz/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Discharge

to give somebody official permission to leave the police or the armed forces; to make somebody leave the police or the armed forces

In simple words: To let go or release someone or something.

Discharge in a sentence

• The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow morning after the final checkup.
• After weeks of treatment, the doctor decided to discharge him from care.
• Factories must not discharge toxic waste into the river to protect the environment.
• The chimney discharged a large amount of smoke during the cold winter months.
• The soldier was honorably discharged from the army after ten years of service.
• The battery discharges slowly when not in use, which decreases its overall lifespan.
• She asked the company to discharge her from all future contractual obligations.
• The heart discharges blood into the arteries with each beat.

How to use Discharge

Use 'discharge' when discussing the release of a duty, responsibility, or patient, especially in medical or legal contexts. Avoid in informal settings.

Grammar pattern

discharge + object

Memory hint

Think of 'dis' as 'away' and 'charge' as 'load' — you discharge a load by letting it go.

Related words

Collocations with Discharge

• dishonourably/​dishonorably
• honourably/​honorably
• from
• conditionally
• formally
• directly
• from
• into
• fully
• properly
• faithfully
• accidentally

Synonyms for Discharge

• release
• dismiss
• expel
• remove
• free

Opposites of Discharge

• charge
• detain

Common mistakes with Discharge

• Confused with 'charge' which means to accuse or demand payment.
• Using 'discharge' incorrectly for emotional release instead of physical or legal release.
• Mixing up the verb form with the noun form.

Frequently asked questions about Discharge

What does Discharge mean?

To let go or release someone or something.

What is the definition of Discharge?

to give somebody official permission to leave the police or the armed forces; to make somebody leave the police or the armed forces

How do you use Discharge in a sentence?

The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow morning after the final checkup.

Can you give another example of Discharge?

After weeks of treatment, the doctor decided to discharge him from care.

What are synonyms for Discharge?

Common alternatives include release, dismiss, expel, remove, free.

What is the opposite of Discharge?

Opposite meanings include charge, detain.

What words go with Discharge?

It commonly pairs with dishonourably/​dishonorably, honourably/​honorably, from, conditionally, formally, directly, from, into, fully, properly, faithfully, accidentally.

What are common mistakes when using Discharge?

Confused with 'charge' which means to accuse or demand payment. Using 'discharge' incorrectly for emotional release instead of physical or legal release. Mixing up the verb form with the noun form.

How do you pronounce Discharge?

US: /["/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪz/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒɪz/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒd/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Discharge?

Use 'discharge' when discussing the release of a duty, responsibility, or patient, especially in medical or legal contexts. Avoid in informal settings.

What CEFR level is Discharge?

"Discharge" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.