[rɪˈliːs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free
(e.g: an official confirmed the prisoners would be released)

- allow (something) to move, act, or flow freely
(e.g: she released his arm and pushed him aside)

- allow (information) to be generally available
(e.g: no details about the talks were released)

- remit or discharge (a debt)
(e.g: the amounts which later become due are consequent on the debt that is being released)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French reles (noun), relesser (verb), from Latin relaxare ‘stretch out again, slacken’ (see relax)

[rɪˈliːs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the action or process of releasing or being released
(e.g: a campaign by the prisoner's mother resulted in his release)

- the action of making a film, recording, or other product available to the public
(e.g: the movie will be on release from Christmas)

- the action of releasing property, money, or a right to another


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French reles (noun), relesser (verb), from Latin relaxare ‘stretch out again, slacken’ (see relax)