B1verb 1K

Release

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈliːs/","/rɪˈliːsɪz/","/rɪˈliːst/","/rɪˈliːsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈliːs/","/rɪˈliːsɪz/","/rɪˈliːst/","/rɪˈliːsɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Release

to let somebody come out of a place where they have been kept or stuck and unable to leave or move

In simple words: To let go of something or make it available.

Release in a sentence

• They decided to release the new software update next week.
• After the concert, the band will release their latest album.
• He needed to release his emotions after a long day at work.
• The prisoner was finally able to release after serving his sentence.
• She found it difficult to release her grip on the steering wheel during the accident.
• To create more space, you should release some of the items you don't use.
• The company plans to release a statement regarding the recent changes.
• He felt a sense of relief when he could finally release the pent-up stress.

How to use Release

Use 'release' when talking about letting go of something physically or making information available. It's appropriate in both casual and professional settings but should be avoided in very informal language.

Grammar pattern

release + object

Memory hint

Imagine a bird being released from a cage – it can fly away.

Related words

Collocations with Release

• quickly
• immediately
• eventually
• from
• newly released
• recently released
• release somebody on bail
• accidentally
• slowly
• quickly
• from
• into
• officially
• commercially
• publicly
• refuse to
• be expected to
• plan to
• in
• on
• to
• newly released
• recently released
• originally released

Synonyms for Release

• let go, let loose

Opposites of Release

• capture
• retain
• hold

Common mistakes with Release

• Confused with 'lease' - lease is to rent something.
• Sometimes used incorrectly as a reflexive verb, e.g., 'release myself'.
• Mistakenly used as a synonym for 'free' without context.

Frequently asked questions about Release

What does Release mean?

To let go of something or make it available.

What is the definition of Release?

to let somebody come out of a place where they have been kept or stuck and unable to leave or move

How do you use Release in a sentence?

They decided to release the new software update next week.

Can you give another example of Release?

After the concert, the band will release their latest album.

What are synonyms for Release?

Common alternatives include let go, let loose.

What is the opposite of Release?

Opposite meanings include capture, retain, hold.

What words go with Release?

It commonly pairs with quickly, immediately, eventually, from, newly released, recently released, release somebody on bail, accidentally, slowly, quickly, from, into, officially, commercially, publicly, refuse to, be expected to, plan to, in, on, to, newly released, recently released, originally released.

What are common mistakes when using Release?

Confused with 'lease' - lease is to rent something. Sometimes used incorrectly as a reflexive verb, e.g., 'release myself'. Mistakenly used as a synonym for 'free' without context.

How do you pronounce Release?

US: /["/rɪˈliːs/","/rɪˈliːsɪz/","/rɪˈliːst/","/rɪˈliːsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈliːs/","/rɪˈliːsɪz/","/rɪˈliːst/","/rɪˈliːsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Release?

Use 'release' when talking about letting go of something physically or making information available. It's appropriate in both casual and professional settings but should be avoided in very informal language.

What CEFR level is Release?

"Release" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.