release
gb/ɹilˈis/ us/ɹilˈis/
B1
English
~ 1900
szabadon enged, elenged, kiad, forgalomba hoz, közzétesz, kibocsát, kienged, szabadon engedés, kiengedés, szabadon bocsátás, megjelenés, közzététel, sajtóközlemény
VERB
B1
1
elenged
A2
Usage pattern:
to release [someone/something] from [place/state]
The police decided to release the suspect due to lack of evidence.
A rendőrség bizonyíték hiányában úgy döntött, hogy szabadon engedi a gyanúsítottat.
They released the bird back into the wild.
Visszaengedték a madarat a vadonba.
The hostages were finally released after negotiations.
Learner examples
The zoo will release the tiger into the forest.
Az állatkert szabadon fogja engedni a tigrist az erdőbe.
The teacher released the students early.
A tanár korábban elengedte a diákokat.
The guard released the prisoner.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'release' with 'relieve'. 'Release' is about letting go or freeing; 'relieve' is about reducing pain, stress, or burden.
Meaning
Let go or set free
Collocations
release from prison
|release a prisoner
|release hostages
|release an animal
Synonyms
free (More general and common in everyday speech; can be used for both literal and figurative freedom.)
|
liberate (More formal or dramatic; often used in political or military contexts.)
Antonyms
confine (Means to keep someone or something within limits or under control.)
|
capture (Means to take someone or something into control or custody.)
Themes
law
|daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To let a person, animal, or thing go free.
To allow a person, animal, or thing to go free or escape from confinement, control, or restriction.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to release [something] to [audience/public]
The company will release its new smartphone next month.
A vállalat jövő hónapban hozza forgalomba az új okostelefonját.
The government released a report on climate change.
A kormány jelentést tett közzé az éghajlatváltozásról.
They released their debut album last year.
Learner examples
The school released the exam results online.
Az iskola online közzétette a vizsgaeredményeket.
The singer will release a new song tomorrow.
Az énekes holnap új dalt ad ki.
The studio released a new movie this week.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'release' with 'announce'. 'Release' often means making something available, not just telling people about it.
Meaning
Make public or available
Collocations
release a statement
|release a report
|release a movie
|release an album
Synonyms
publish (Commonly used for books, articles, and reports; more specific to print or digital media.)
|
launch (Often used for products and services; implies an event or campaign.)
Antonyms
withhold (Means to keep something back and not give it out.)
Themes
business
|media
|technology
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To give news, music, a movie, or something else to the public.
To make information, a product, film, music, or other material available for others to see, buy, or use.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to release [gas/liquid/sound/light]
The factory was fined for releasing toxic waste into the river.
A gyárat megbírságolták, mert mérgező hulladékot engedett a folyóba.
Burning coal releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
A szén elégetése szén-dioxidot bocsát ki a légkörbe.
The device releases a soft light when switched on.
Learner examples
Cars release smoke into the air.
Az autók füstöt bocsátanak ki a levegőbe.
The balloon released helium when it popped.
A lufiból hélium szabadult ki, amikor kipukkadt.
The machine releases water slowly.
Meaning
Let out substance or energy
Collocations
release gas
|release energy
|release pressure
|release fumes
Synonyms
emit (More technical; often used in scientific contexts.)
|
discharge (Common in technical and industrial contexts for letting substances out.)
Antonyms
contain (Means to keep something inside and prevent it from coming out.)
Themes
science
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To let gas, liquid, light, or sound come out.
To allow a gas, liquid, smell, light, sound, or other force to come out from where it was contained.
NOUN
B1
4
The prisoner's release was delayed by paperwork.
A fogoly szabadon bocsátását késleltette a papírmunka.
Her sudden release surprised everyone in the courtroom.
Váratlan szabadon bocsátása mindenkit meglepett a tárgyalóteremben.
After his release, he moved to another city.
Learner examples
The prisoner’s release was in the news.
A fogoly szabadon bocsátása bekerült a hírekbe.
They celebrated her release from hospital.
Megünnepelték, hogy kiengedték a kórházból.
His early release was unexpected.
Meaning
Act of freeing someone/something
Collocations
early release
|conditional release
|prisoner release
Synonyms
freedom (General state of being free; broader than the specific act of release.)
|
liberation (Often used in political or dramatic contexts.)
Antonyms
capture (Opposite action of taking control of someone/something.)
|
imprisonment (State of being confined in prison.)
Themes
law
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When someone or something is allowed to go free.
The act of allowing someone or something to go free from confinement, control, or restriction.
NOUN
B1
5
The press release announced the new policy changes.
A sajtóközleményben bejelentették az új szakpolitikai változásokat.
Fans are excited about the release of the next movie in the series.
A rajongók izgatottan várják a sorozat következő filmjének megjelenését.
The album's release date has been pushed back.
Learner examples
The movie’s release is next month.
A film megjelenése jövő hónapban lesz.
The company made a press release yesterday.
A cég tegnap sajtóközleményt adott ki.
We are waiting for the game’s release.
Meaning
Public availability event/product launch
Collocations
press release
|film release
|album release
Synonyms
launch (Often used for products; suggests an introduction campaign.)
|
publication (Used mainly for printed works but can apply to reports and studies.)
Themes
business
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
When new information, music, movies, or products are given to the public.
An official event or occasion when information, a product, film, music, or other material is made available to the public.
Grammar
Dictionary form
release
IPA
GB/ɹilˈis/
US/ɹilˈis/
Syllables & stress
re - lease (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lease)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: release
- Plural: release, releases
Verb
- Base: release
- 3rd Person Singular: releases
- Present Participle: releasing
- Past: released
Word family
Forms
releases
noun
releasing
verb
released
verb
Related words
rerelease
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unreleased
adjective
Advanced or less common
releasable
adjective
Expressions
on release
1/ˈɔn ɹilˈis/
fixed phrase
At time of being freed from prison/confinement
At the time when someone leaves prison or another place where they were kept.
Examples
- On release from prison, he found it hard to get a job.
- She moved abroad on release from the hospital.
press release
1/pɹˈɛs ɹilˈis/
fixed phrase
Official statement for media
An official statement that gives news to newspapers and TV.
Examples
- The company issued a press release about the new product line.
- According to a press release from the police department, no one was injured in the accident.
release date
1/ɹilˈis dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Planned public availability date
The day when a movie, game, book, or other product will be available for people.
Examples
- The film’s release date has been moved forward by two weeks.
- We don’t know the official release date yet.