n. the act of liberating someone or something

n. (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone

n. a formal written statement of relinquishment

n. the act of allowing a fluid to escape

n. activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he gave vent to his anger"

n. merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film); "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra"

n. a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation

n. an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation

n. a process that liberates or discharges something; "there was a sudden release of oxygen"; "the release of iodine from the thyroid gland"

n. software containing corrections of a previous version

v. eliminate (a substance); "combustion products are exhausted in the engine"; "the plant releases a gas"

v. make (assets) available; "release the holdings in the dictator's bank account"

v. prepare and issue for public distribution or sale; "publish a magazine or newspaper"

v. let (something) fall or spill from a container; "turn the flour onto a plate"

v. release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"

v. grant freedom to; free from confinement

v. make (information) available for publication; "release the list with the names of the prisoners"