release
- noun
- /rɪˈliːs/
- Formal
- The company announced the release of several employees as part of its restructuring plan.
WWE 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
An event when a company ends someone's job because of money problems, not because they did a bad job
Taking someone out of an official job because they did something wrong
The official release from a job, duty, or service
A situation when someone loses their job
The act of ending something, like a job or contract
To remove someone from their job against their will
An end to a connection between people or groups
Removing someone from a place like a home by force or law
The act of removing someone from their job
The act of ending a person's job, for example by firing
Losing a job because you are fired
The official act of removing someone from a job or position
Idioms
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.