discharge

US /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
UK /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
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1.

dar alta, dispensar

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.
O paciente recebeu alta do hospital ontem.
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He was discharged from the army after five years of service.
Ele foi dispensado do exército após cinco anos de serviço.
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2.

descarregar, emitir

to send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas

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The factory discharges waste into the river.
A fábrica descarrega resíduos no rio.
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The volcano began to discharge smoke and ash.
O vulcão começou a descarregar fumaça e cinzas.
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3.

cumprir, desempenhar

to perform a duty or fulfill an obligation

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He was unable to discharge his duties due to illness.
Ele não conseguiu cumprir suas obrigações devido à doença.
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The committee must discharge its responsibilities fairly.
O comitê deve cumprir suas responsabilidades de forma justa.
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1.

alta, dispensa

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.
Ele recebeu uma dispensa honrosa do serviço militar.
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The doctor recommended her discharge from the hospital.
O médico recomendou a alta dela do hospital.
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2.

descarga, emissão

the emission of a substance, especially waste liquid or gas

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The factory's illegal discharge of chemicals caused pollution.
A descarga ilegal de produtos químicos pela fábrica causou poluição.
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There was a sudden discharge of electricity from the faulty wire.
Houve uma descarga súbita de eletricidade do fio defeituoso.
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