discharge
/dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ/
noun
- The act of allowing someone to leave a hospital, prison, or other institution.
- She received an honorable discharge from the military.
- The prisoner's discharge is scheduled for next Tuesday.
- His discharge from the hospital was delayed because of a fever.
- A substance, especially a liquid, that is released or sent out.
- The patient had a thick nasal discharge from the cold.
- The factory's discharge into the lake caused an environmental disaster.
- The wound had a small amount of clear discharge.
- The release of an electrical charge from a battery or other source.
- The capacitor stores energy until a controlled discharge is needed.
- A sudden discharge of static electricity can damage computer components.
- The battery's discharge rate is too fast for this device.
verb
- To allow someone to leave a hospital, prison, or other institution because they are officially allowed to go.
- After serving three years, he was discharged from prison on parole.
- The soldier was discharged from the army due to a medical condition.
- The doctor said she could be discharged from the hospital tomorrow morning.
- To release or send out something, such as a liquid, gas, or electrical charge.
- The battery will slowly discharge if you don't use it for a long time.
- The volcano discharged a huge cloud of ash and smoke.
- The factory was fined for discharging toxic waste into the river.
- To fire a gun or other weapon.
- The hunter accidentally discharged his rifle while climbing over a fence.
- Police officers are trained to discharge their weapons only when necessary.
- The cannon discharged with a loud boom during the historical reenactment.
- To carry out or complete a duty, task, or responsibility.
- The committee discharged its duties fairly and efficiently.
- He promised to discharge his obligations under the contract.
- She discharged her role as team captain with great dedication.