discharge

US /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
UK /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
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1.

to allow someone to leave a hospital or prison, or to order someone to leave an organization such as the army or police

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The patient was discharged from the hospital yesterday.
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He was discharged from the army after five years of service.
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releasedismisslet gofreeliberate
2.

to send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas

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The factory discharges waste into the river.
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The volcano began to discharge smoke and ash.
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emitreleaseexpelventdrain
3.

to perform a duty or fulfill an obligation

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He was unable to discharge his duties due to illness.
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The committee must discharge its responsibilities fairly.
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performfulfillexecutecarry outaccomplish
1.

the action of allowing someone to leave a hospital or prison, or of ordering someone to leave an organization

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He received an honorable discharge from the military.
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The doctor recommended her discharge from the hospital.
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releasedismissalliberationfreedom
2.

the emission of a substance, especially waste liquid or gas

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The factory's illegal discharge of chemicals caused pollution.
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There was a sudden discharge of electricity from the faulty wire.
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emissionreleaseeffluentoutflowleakage