release

  1. Noun.  (software) The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be both public or private.
  2. Noun.  Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).
  3. Noun.  That which is released, untied or let go.
  4. Verb.  To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.
  5. Verb.  To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.
  6. Verb.  To make available to the public.
  7. Verb.  To free or liberate; to set free.
  8. Verb.  To discharge.
  9. Verb.  (telephone) (qualifier, of a call) To hang up.
  10. Verb.  (soccer) To set up; to provide with a goal-scoring opportunity.

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