launch

US /lɑːntʃ/
UK /lɑːntʃ/
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1.

to start or set in motion (an activity or enterprise)

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The company plans to launch a new product next quarter.
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They decided to launch a new marketing campaign.
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initiatecommencebeginstartintroduce
2.

to send (a missile, spacecraft, or other object) on its course or into the air or water

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NASA will launch a new satellite next month.
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The submarine was ready to launch its torpedoes.
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fireprojectpropelsend off
1.

an act or instance of launching something

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The launch of the new smartphone was highly anticipated.
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The rocket's launch was delayed due to bad weather.
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debutreleaseinaugurationcommencement
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launch into