1the action or process of releasing or being released:a campaign by the prisoner’s mother resulted in his release
[count noun] a handle or catch that releases part of a mechanism.
2the action of making a film, recording, or other product available to the public:the movie will be on release from Christmas
[count noun] a film or other product made available to the public:his current album release has topped the charts for six months
3 Law the action of releasing property, money, or a right to another.
[count noun] a document effecting a release of property, money, etc..
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1allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free:the government announced that the prisoners would be released
2allow (something) to move, act, or flow freely:she released his arm and pushed him asidegrowth hormone is released into the blood during sleep
remove restrictions or obligations from (someone or something) so that they become available for other activity:the strategy would release forces for service in other areas
remove (part of a machine or appliance) from a fixed position, allowing something else to move or function:he released the handbrake
allow (something) to return to its resting position by ceasing to put pressure on it:press the cap down and release
3allow (information) to be generally available:no details about the talks were released
make (a film, recording, or other product) available to the public:they released a flurry of great singles
4 Law remit or discharge (a debt):the amounts which later become due are consequent on the debt that is being released
surrender (a right):a parent released and assigned a right to income
make over (property or money) to another:compensation for the cost of rebuilding is only released when work begins
