released

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re•lease /rɪˈlis/   v., -leased, -leas•ing, n. 
v. [~ + object]

1. to free from jail, burden, debt, pain, etc.;
   to let go.
2. to allow to be known, issued, published, broadcast, or exhibited:
   to release an article for publication.
3. to allow or cause (something) to fall, escape, etc.:
   The pilot flew over the target and released the bombs.

n. 

4. a freeing from jail, burden, debt, pain, emotional strain, etc.:
   [countable] a release from all his worries.
5. [countable] anything that brings about such freeing or releasing.
6. the act of letting something fall, escape, etc.:
   [countable] the release of the bombs.
7. [uncountable] the act of letting something out for publication, performance, use, exhibition, or sale.
8. [countable] a film, book, record, etc., that is released.
9. [countable] a statement issued to the press;
   a press release.
10. Mechanical Engineering [countable] a control mechanism for starting or stopping a machine.

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release / rɪˈliːs/ verb (transitive)

1. to free (a person, animal, etc) from captivity or imprisonment
2. to free (someone) from obligation or duty
3. to free (something) from (one's grip); let go or fall
4. to issue (a record, film, book, etc) for sale or circulation
5. to make (news or information) known or allow (news or information) to be made known
6. to relinquish (a right, claim, title, etc) in favour of someone else

noun

1. the act of freeing or state of being freed, as from captivity, imprisonment, duty, pain, life, etc
2. the act of issuing for sale or publication
3. something issued for sale or public showing, esp a film or musical recording: a new release from the popular band
4. a news item, document, etc, made available for publication, broadcasting, etc
5. the surrender of a claim, right, title, etc, in favour of someone else
6. a control mechanism for starting or stopping an engine
7. the control mechanism for the shutter in a camera

Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French relesser, from Latin relaxāre to slacken; see relax

reˈleaser noun