- [uncountable, singular] the act of setting a person or an animal free; the state of being set free
- release of somebody/something The government has been working to secure the release of the hostages.
- The judges ordered the release of prisoners who were political opponents of the government.
- The public demanded her release.
- release from something Following his release from prison, he moved to London.
- release of somebody from something The release of female prisoners from government jails was part of the deal.
- He was granted early release (= from prison).
- She can expect an early release from prison.
- on/upon somebody's release from something Upon his release from jail he found work in a restaurant kitchen.
- on/upon somebody's release Upon her release, she fled Germany, living first in Geneva, then Paris.
Extra Examples- He negotiated the release of American prisoners of war.
- On completing his prison sentence Smith will serve three years of supervised release.
- There have been calls for his immediate and unconditional release.
- his release from hospital
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- immediate
- imminent
- early
- …
- demand
- grant somebody
- secure
- …
- date
- release from
- release somebody on bail
- release somebody on parole
- [uncountable, singular] the act of making a film, recording or other product available to the public
- The new software is planned for release in April.
- It is very difficult for a Brazilian film to get an American release.
- The film never received a theatrical release (= was not shown in cinemas).
- The movie goes on general release (= will be widely shown in cinemas) next week.
- I hadn't seen the movie since its original release.
- the release of a film/report
- upon (something's) release Upon its release, the film received considerable acclaim.
- It's still seven weeks till the film's official release.
- A release date has not been announced yet.
Extra ExamplesTopics Musicb2- With its release on DVD, fans now have a chance to re-evaluate their initial impressions.
- The film will go on general release in November.
- The controversy threatens to delay the movie's release.
- The film never got a theatrical release but went straight to DVD.
- The judge authorized the release of the information.
- The senator demanded the immediate release of the full report.
- Under the current release schedule, the series will be available on DVD early next year.
- a publicity tour for the upcoming release of her autobiography
- I am anxiously awaiting the release of the next volume.
- He has announced the release of his new album.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- latest
- new
- recent
- …
- authorize
- demand
- announce
- …
- be out
- come out
- date
- schedule
- release on
- in general release
- on general release
- [countable] a thing that is made available to the public, especially a new film or music recording
- recent/new releases
- the latest releases
- There are several interesting album releases due out on Friday.
- This is a debut release that'll simply take your breath away.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- latest
- new
- recent
- …
- authorize
- demand
- announce
- …
- be out
- come out
- date
- schedule
- release on
- in general release
- on general release
- [uncountable, singular] the act of making information available to the public
- the release of the report
- The company issued a news release after the board meeting.
- [uncountable, countable] the act of letting a gas, chemical, etc. move or flow freely
- Release of these hormones gives the body a temporary increase in strength and energy.
- disasters resulting from accidental releases of toxic substances
- The aim is to control the risks of exposure to chemicals by preventing release at source.
- release of something into something the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
- to monitor radiation releases
- [uncountable, singular] the feeling that you are free from pain, worry or some other unpleasant feeling
- a sense of release after the exam
- I think her death was a merciful release.
- It’s just a release of tension.
Extra Examples- She saw death as a welcome release from pain.
- Sometimes we just need some release from the pressure.
- Laughter is an important release valve for feelings of frustration.
- Crying gave some emotional release.
- All societies have social mechanisms for the release of tension.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- welcome
- emotional
- sexual
- …
- give (somebody)
- need
- valve
- release from
- a feeling of release
- a sense of release
- a release of tension
- …
see also press release, shutter release
setting somebody/something free
making something available
of gas/chemical
from unpleasant feeling
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French reles (noun), relesser (verb), from Latin relaxare ‘stretch out again, slacken’, from re- (expressing intensive force) + laxus ‘lax, loose’.
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