🇬🇧 Release meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

To release means to let something go out or come out from where it was being held in. It’s like opening a lid, door, or valve so that air, water, gas, or another substance can flow freely instead of staying trapped inside.

I opened the lunchbox and it released the powerful smell of leftover fish, and instantly cleared a five-foot circle around me.

The pasta pot released so much steam that my glasses turned into foggy swimming goggles.

The volcano released so much ash that even the birds looked like they needed a bath.

If you squeeze a ketchup packet too hard, it might release a red explosion all over your shirt.

When Dad opened the jar of olives, it released a smell that made my little brother run for the window.

He held the small bird, ready to release it. He counted to three and had to release his hand; the bird flew up. He watched and tried to release his breath with a smile. He could release the balloons into the blue sky, then release a soft laugh as the bird flew away.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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