releasing

/rɪˈlisɪŋ/
verb
  1. Setting someone or something free from captivity, confinement, or restraint.
    • The zookeeper is releasing the rescued turtle back into the ocean.
    • They are releasing the prisoners early due to good behavior.
    • The firefighter is releasing the cat from the tree.
  2. Making something available to the public, such as a product, film, or information.
    • The studio is releasing the new movie in theaters next week.
    • The government is releasing the report to the press tomorrow.
    • The company is releasing a software update to fix the bugs.
  3. Allowing something to escape or be emitted, such as gas, liquid, or energy.
    • The volcano is releasing ash and smoke into the sky.
    • The car is releasing harmful emissions into the air.
    • The pipe is releasing water because of a small crack.
  4. Letting go of a physical or emotional hold; relieving tension or pressure.
    • She is releasing the rope slowly to lower the bucket.
    • Yoga helps him in releasing stress from a long day.
    • He is releasing his anger by going for a run.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The act of setting free or making available.
    • The releasing of the hostages took several hours.
    • The releasing of the birds was a beautiful ceremony.
    • The releasing of the new album caused a lot of excitement.
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