Definition of Release. Meaning of Release. Synonyms of Release

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Definition of Release

Release
Release Re*lease", n. 1. (Mach.) A device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required; specif.: (Elec.) A catch on a motor-starting rheostat, which automatically releases the rheostat arm and so stops the motor in case of a break in the field circuit; also, the catch on an electromagnetic circuit breaker for a motor, which acts in case of an overload. 2. (Phon.) The act or manner of ending a sound. 3. (Railroads) In the block-signaling system, a printed card conveying information and instructions to be used at intermediate sidings without telegraphic stations.
Release
Release Re*lease" (r?-l?s"), v. t. [Pref. re + lease to let.] To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.
Release
Release Re*lease" (r?-l?s"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Released (r?*l?st"); p. pr. & vb. n. Releasing.] [OE. relessen, OF. relassier, to release, to let free. See Relay, n., Relax, and cf. Release to lease again.] 1. To let loose again; to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude; to give liberty to, or to set at liberty; to let go. Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. --Mark xv. 6. 2. To relieve from something that confines, burdens, or oppresses, as from pain, trouble, obligation, penalty. 3. (Law) To let go, as a legal claim; to discharge or relinquish a right to, as lands or tenements, by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession, as when the person in remainder releases his right to the tenant in possession; to quit. 4. To loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of; as, to release an ordinance. [Obs.] --Hooker. A sacred vow that none should aye release. --Spenser. Syn: To free; liberate; loose; discharge; disengage; extricate; let go; quit; acquit.

Meaning of Release from wikipedia

- Look up release or releases in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Release may refer to: Art release, the public distribution of an artistic production,...
- for public release. Press releases are also considered a primary source, meaning they are original informants for information. A press release is traditionally...
- Myofascial release (MFR, self-myofascial release) is an alternative medicine therapy claimed to be useful for treating skeletal muscle immobility and...
- An art release is the premiere of an artistic production and its presentation and marketing to the public. A film release is the authorization by the owner...
- Release early, release often (also known as ship early, ship often, or time-based releases, and sometimes abbreviated RERO) is a software development philosophy...
- The software release life cycle is the process of developing, testing, and distributing a software product. It typically consists of several stages, such...
- Release management is the process of managing, planning, scheduling and controlling a software build through different stages and environments; it includes...
- Rolling release, also known as rolling update or continuous delivery, is a concept in software development of frequently delivering updates to applications...
- In prison systems, work release programs allow a prisoner who is sufficiently trusted or can be sufficiently monitored to go outside the prison and work...
- released in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Released may refer to: Released (Jade Warrior album), 1971 Released (Patti LaBelle album), 1980 Released:...