to launch

Examples

• All

• One, when Patreon launched, we didn't launch with the monthly product.

  Colin and Samir

• This is a brand new product that we just launched right here.

• Why did you choose to launch outside of the US First?

• So is the perfect time to launch a fund now?

• In these difficult economic times, we launched the program with no funding or dedicated computers.

  Academic text (2011)

• As a matter of fact, we're about to launch... a $50 million campaign aimed at persuading kids not to smoke.

  Thank You for Smoking (2005)

• When the local Jewish federation wouldn't take the issue seriously, they launched a campaign of their own.

  Academic text (2011)

• Confident in his new position and responsibilities, Vincent launched a general advertising campaign in the Georgia Telegraph.

  Academic text (2011)

• The company plans to launch its new product line next month with a big marketing event.

• After months of preparation, they finally launched the community project aimed at improving local parks.

Synonyms

E

to establish

vsto launch

772 4.1

To start something that is meant to last

focuses more on energetic public introduction than on long term establishment

S

to set up

vsto launch

683 3.4

To make something begin, for example a business

leans more toward public introduction with lively presentation rather than mere setup

F

to found

vsto launch

305 3.9

Create something like a company, school, or town

stresses starting with public energy and attention rather than long term building

K

to kick off

vsto launch

129 3.5

To start an event or activity, often officially

brings activities into public view with energetic publicity rather than ceremony

E

to embark

vsto launch

117 4.7

To start a new, important, or difficult activity

places more stress on public unveiling and energetic promotion of the start

E

to embark on

vsto launch

95 4.2

To start a new project, activity or journey that is often big and difficult

is more about public introduction and energetic promotion than personal commitment

B

to bring on

vsto launch

39 3.3

Introduce a new product, show, or book to the public

covers broad new starts and their public promotion beyond single releases

G

to get off the ground

vsto launch

38 4.2

Start a project or business successfully so it begins to work

focuses more on public introduction and energetic presentation than on early success

S

to set in motion

vsto launch

25 3.5

To make something begin to move or happen

adds the idea of public announcement and energetic rollout to the start

S

to start up

vsto launch

16 3.2

To begin a new business or project

emphasizes public start and energetic promotion across many project types

K

to kickstart

vsto launch

4 3.8

To start something quickly and give it extra energy to grow

brings into public view with high energy and wide promotion

Antonyms

A

to abandon

401 3.8

Stop supporting an idea or plan

T

to terminate

147 4.6

To make something stop or finish

Idioms

L

to launch one's lunch

• Slang

9.9

To throw up food you just ate

Phrasal Verbs

L

to launch an investigation

• Formal

51 3.7

To officially start a careful check by a government, company, or the police

L

to launch a satellite

1 3.9

Send a man-made satellite into space using a rocket

T

to trumpet product launch

5.8

To loudly tell people about a new product launch to get attention

Compounds

L

launch pad

• Specialized

9 3.5

A platform where rockets or spacecraft are launched into space

P

product launch

7 3.2

An event to introduce a new product to customers and promote it

L

launch area

• Specialized

1 4.0

A place where rockets or spaceships start their flight

L

launch pad

1 3.7

A thing that helps someone start a job or project

How Public

to premiere

11 6.1

to roll out

43 3.9

to unveil

109 4.1

to launch

504 3.7

to start

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology