released (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈliːst/

Definition

To allow something or someone to go free; to make something available to the public.

Examples

• The company released its new smartphone model last week.

• The prisoner was released from jail after serving five years.

• The government released a statement regarding the new policy.

How to Use released

release from (prepositional phrase)

to free someone or something from a place or situation — "The doctor released the patient from the hospital."

release into (prepositional phrase)

to allow something to go into a larger area or environment — "They released the rehabilitated birds into the wild."

release on bail (collocation)

to allow an arrested person to be temporarily free after payment — "The suspect was released on bail pending further investigation."

Synonyms of released

Words with a similar meaning to released:

• let go
• free
• unleash
• liberate

Antonyms of released

Words with the opposite meaning to released:

• held
• detained
• confined

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