launch

B1 · Intermediate

v. to send a rocket into space or to put a new ship into the water for the first time.

v. to propel a vehicle, such as a rocket or missile, into the air, or to set a vessel afloat in the water.

日本語:打ち上げる※

“NASA will launch the satellite once the weather conditions are perfect.”

“The shipyard workers cheered as the massive hull was finally launched into the harbour after months of construction.”

B1 · Intermediate Computing

v. to start a computer program or an app.

v. to execute or bring a software application or feature into operation.

日本語:起動する※

“You can launch the app by clicking on the icon on your desktop.”

“The system may take a few moments to launch the heavy video editing software due to the limited memory available.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. an event or the act of starting something new.

n. the act of initiating a project or the formal event held to celebrate the introduction of a new product.

“I was invited to the book launch at the local library.”

“The official launch of the charity foundation was attended by several high-profile donors and local politicians.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Nautical Technical

n. a large motorboat used for carrying people over short distances.

n. a large, often open, powerboat used for transport between a ship and the shore or for pleasure trips.

“The captain took the launch from the yacht to the harbour.”

“A small steam launch waited at the jetty to ferry the passengers across the lake to the summer estate.”