discharge

C1 · Advanced Formal · Technical

v. to shoot a gun or let an arrow fly.

v. to fire a weapon or release a projectile.

日本語:発射する※

“The officer was careful not to discharge his weapon in the crowded street.”

“Forensic analysis confirmed that the suspect did not discharge the firearm during the struggle, as no gunshot residue was found on his hands.”

C1 · Advanced Formal · Academic

v. to do what you are required to do, like a job or a promise.

v. to fulfill or carry out a duty, responsibility, or legal obligation.

日本語:履行する※

“She worked hard to discharge her duties as the new manager.”

“The executor of the estate is legally required to discharge all outstanding debts before distributing the remaining assets to the heirs.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Science Technical

v. to send out a liquid, gas, or other substance.

v. to release or emit a substance, often as a waste product or from a wound.

“The factory was fined for discharging chemicals into the nearby river.”

“The infected wound began to discharge a clear fluid, indicating that the healing process was not yet complete.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal

n. the act of being allowed to leave a job or institution.

n. the formal act of releasing someone from an obligation, service, or confinement.

“He received an honorable discharge after serving four years in the navy.”

“Upon his discharge from the psychiatric facility, the patient was provided with a comprehensive outpatient care plan.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Medicine Technical

n. liquid or gas that comes out of something, often from a pipe or a wound.

n. a substance that has been emitted or released, particularly waste or biological fluid.

“The plumber checked the pipe for any unusual discharge.”

“Environmental inspectors monitored the industrial discharge to ensure it met the safety standards set by the local government.”