release noun
1 freeing sb from prison, etc.
ADJ. immediate There have been calls for his immediate and unconditional release. | imminent | early | unconditional
VERB + RELEASE grant sb He was granted early release. | secure A public outcry secured her release from detention.
RELEASE + NOUN date
PREP. ~ from his release from hospital
PHRASES release on bail/parole
2 freeing sb from an emotion, a pain, etc.
ADJ. welcome She saw death as a welcome release from pain. | emotional
VERB + RELEASE give (sb) Crying gave some emotional release.
PREP. ~ from
PHRASES a feeling/sense of release, a release of tension All societies have social mechanisms for the release of tension.
3 book/film/record/piece of news
ADJ. latest, new, recent | commercial | book, CD, film's, news, press, record, video
RELEASE + VERB be/come out The new CD releases will be out on Friday.