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launching

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫɔntʃɪŋ// UK //lˈɔːntʃɪŋ// launch·ing

n. the act of starting a new project, business, or product for the first time. It can also mean sending a vehicle like a boat or rocket into the water or air.

n. the act of initiating a new venture, releasing a product to the market, or propelling a vessel or vehicle into motion. Often used in commercial or aerospace contexts to describe a formal commencement.


SIMPLE

The company is planning the launching of its new phone next month.

CONTEXTUAL

The successful launching of the satellite marked a major milestone for the national space program.

COMPLEX

Market analysts suggest that the launching of the new electric vehicle line will determine the firm's financial stability for the next decade.

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Often used as a gerund; when used as a noun, it frequently takes the preposition 'of'.

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