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(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne" a process that liberates or discharges something; "there was a sudden release of oxygen"; "the release of iodine from the thyroid gland" merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film); "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra" activity that releases or expresses creative energy or emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he gave vent to his anger" a formal written statement of relinquishment a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids; "secrete digestive juices"; "release a hormone into the blood stream" let (something) fall or spill a container; "turn the flour onto a plate" the act of liberating someone or something make (information) available publication; "release the list with the names of the prisoners" the act of allowing a fluid to escape an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation release, as from one''s grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won''t fall" grant freedom to; free from confinement eliminate (substances) from the body make (assets) available; "release the holdings in the dictator''s bank account" prepare and issue for public distribution or sale; "publish a magazine or newspaper" the termination of someone''s employment (leaving them free to depart) euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing" |
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