release

US /rɪˈliːs/
UK /rɪˈliːs/
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1.

allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free

:
The police decided to release the suspect due to lack of evidence.
He released the bird from the cage.
2.

make available to the public

:
The band will release their new album next month.
The company plans to release a new software update soon.
1.

the action of setting free or being set free

:
The prisoner's release was celebrated by his family.
The release of the new drug offers hope for many patients.