Sorry if this question looks strange.. I'm working on semantic analysis
2007-07-13 15:47:43 · 6 answers · asked by eMiddler 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
release (v.) To set free from confinement, restraint, or bondage: released the prisoners.
release (v.) To free from something that binds, fastens, or holds back; let go: released the balloons; released a flood of questions.
release (v.) To dismiss, as from a job.
You can release an animal from a cage.
You can release a dog from a chain.
It means to let go of. You cannot "let go of" or release a "talk."
2007-07-13 15:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by isc_cooper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person was released from prison.
The lizard was squirming so I released it (or you could release your grip).
It's a strange word, really.
2007-07-13 22:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by xx. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
released, past tense of release.
examples:
I released a tiger in the teachers lunchroom.
The terrorist released toxic gas in the Mall ventilation system .
release, to let go.
2007-07-13 22:54:03 · answer #3 · answered by mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Release means to set something free (which was not previously free). You cannot release a talk because talk is spontaneous(it is not held). Whereas, you can release an idea. (because it was held formed in your mind).
2007-07-13 22:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To let go, as in "The pitcher released the ball", or "He released her from her commitment to him."
To allow someone to use something, or the paper you sign allowing it, as "He signed a release allowing them to use his picture"; or "He released the rights to his paper".
2007-07-13 22:51:55 · answer #5 · answered by Terri J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything that was suppressed, can be released...to let it go.
2007-07-13 23:25:56 · answer #6 · answered by russiancatsima 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋