release
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4.2
- noun
- /rɪˈliːs/
- Formal
- The company announced the release of several employees as part of its restructuring plan.
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Watch on YouTubeWWE called me, said, hey, the same guy who gave me my release called me again to hire me back.
- WWE called me, said, hey, the same guy who gave me my release called me again to hire me back.
Examples
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But within two weeks of his release, he was brought in for failure to pay child support.
Academic text (2017) -
My brother and l have come to dine to celebrate my early release from the service of the state.
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Prison-based educational programs provide a significant and positive change to an inmate's life after release.
Academic text (2012) -
An educated inmate is less likely to engage in criminal activity after their release. Bureau of GED, College
Academic text (2012) -
Indeed, it has been argued that the usefulness of prison education on post-release behavior of ex-convicts is immense.
Academic text (2011) -
Her release from the organization came after ten years of dedicated service.
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After a thorough review, the board decided that her release was necessary for the company's future.
Synonyms
102
2.6
An event when a company ends someone's job because of money problems, not because they did a bad job
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5.2
The official release from a job, duty, or service
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4.7
The act of ending something, like a job or contract
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3.3
To remove someone from their job against their will
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6.9
An end to a connection between people or groups
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3.4
Taking someone out of an official job because they did something wrong
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3.7
The act of removing someone from their job
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7.4
Removing someone from a place like a home by force or law
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3.8
The act of ending a person's job, for example by firing
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3.7
A situation when someone loses their job
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4.4
Losing a job because you are fired
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8.1
The official act of removing someone from a job or position
Idioms
- Literature
2
3.6
Through an official announcement a company sends to the news media
Compounds
- Literature
Announcing official decisions to the public by press release before any internal discussion
How Severe
Surface Forms
Etymology
Release comes from the parts re- 'back' and the French verb laisser 'to let'. A common modern idea is being 'let go' from work, so a release can mean a person being made free to leave their job.