release
n. C / Un. the act of letting something go or making it available to the public. You use this for new movies, music, or when someone is allowed to leave prison.
n. the action of setting free from confinement or restraint, or the process of making a product available for public consumption. Often used in legal, medical, or commercial contexts to describe the transition from a restricted state to an open one.
The band announced the release of their new album.
The prisoner's early release was granted after the board reviewed his consistent good behavior over the last decade.
Following the official press release, the studio coordinated a global marketing campaign to ensure maximum visibility for the film's theatrical debut.
From Middle English relesen, relessen, from Old French relaisser (variant of relascher).
From re- + lease.