releasing
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.letting something go from your hand or allowing a person or animal to go free.
v.the act of setting someone or something free from physical or legal restraint.
Simple“The scientist was releasing the bird back into the wild after checking its health.”
In context“Releasing the prisoners was a key condition of the peace treaty, intended to signal a genuine commitment to ending the conflict.”
Usageoften used with a direct object representing the person or thing being freed.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
v.making a new film, song, book, or piece of news available for the public to see or buy.
v.the process of making information or a commercial product available for public consumption or sale.
Simple“The studio is releasing the new superhero movie in cinemas this Friday.”
In context“By releasing the quarterly earnings report ahead of schedule, the company managed to stabilise its stock price before the weekend.”
Usagefrequently used in business and media contexts.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the action of letting something go or making it available.
n.the action or process of liberating something or making a formal announcement.
Simple“The releasing of the balloons into the sky was the highlight of the festival.”
In context“The sudden releasing of the pressure valve prevented what could have been a catastrophic failure of the entire cooling system.”
Usagefunctions as a gerund or verbal noun.
Teacher's tipLearners often confuse the noun 'release' with the gerund 'releasing'; use 'releasing' when focusing on the ongoing action.
Synonyms
Usage releasing prisoners