release
intermediateB1/rɪˈliːs/ · re-lea-se
to set free from confinement or bondage
Meanings
to set free from confinement or bondage
قید یا غلامی سے آزاد کرنا
رہائی
rihaai
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- release a prisoner
- release from responsibility
- release new software
Example Sentences
The committee decided to release the report by the end of the month.
کمیٹی نے فیصلہ کیا کہ وہ مہینے کے آخر تک رپورٹ جاری کرے گی۔
Kameeti ne faisla kiya ke woh maheenay ke aakhir tak report jari karegi.
He was released from the hospital after a few days.
وہ کچھ دنوں بعد ہسپتال سے رہا ہوا۔
Woh kuch dinon baad hospital se riha hua.
The prisoner will be released due to good behavior.
قیدی کو اچھے سلوک کی وجہ سے رہا کیا جائے گا۔
Qaid ko achay sulook ki wajah se riha kiya jayega.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of releasing a balloon into the sky.
Imagine a caged bird being set free.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق کی رہائی میں کیا لذت ہے، جڑ جائے تو یہ رشتہ نہ رہے گا۔
Ishq ki rihaai mein kya lazat hai, jud jaye to yeh rishta na rahe ga.
What delight is there in the freedom of love? If it bonds, this relationship will not remain.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہاتھ آئے تو چھوڑ دو۔
Haath aaye to chhod do.
Let go of what comes into your hands.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "releser" — to set free
First known use: 14th century
The term evolved from Old French 'releser', which was derived from Latin 'relaxare', meaning to loosen or free.