launch
/lɔːntʃ/
verb
- To send a rocket, missile, ship, or spacecraft into the air or water.
- They launched the lifeboat to rescue the stranded sailors.
- The navy launched a missile during the training exercise.
- The rocket will launch at sunrise from the space center.
- To start or introduce something new, such as a product, business, or campaign.
- She launched her own bakery after years of saving money.
- The charity launched a campaign to raise funds for clean water.
- The company plans to launch a new smartphone next month.
- To begin or set something in motion, such as an attack or a project.
- The army launched an attack at dawn.
- The team launched a new initiative to reduce waste.
- He launched a search for his lost dog.
Antonyms
noun
- The act of sending a rocket, missile, ship, or spacecraft into the air or water.
- The missile launch was successful.
- The launch of the satellite was broadcast live on television.
- Everyone watched the boat launch from the harbor.
- The introduction or start of something new, such as a product or event.
- The book launch was held at a local bookstore.
- The launch of the new app went smoothly.
- The product launch attracted hundreds of customers.