release
Set something free
The noun and verb release denotes a change of condition, typically from captivity to freedom, but with much extended use.
To release a prisoner is to set her free.
When someone releases a report or statement, it becomes publically available.
Musicians release albums when they are ready for sale.
A release is the act or instance of releasing, or the product of it (press release, news release).
Set free from captivity
- freeWithout payment or restriction
- emancipateGrant freedom to
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- acquitFind not liable
exonerate · pardon · parole · bail · amnesty · manumit · unshackle · unfetter
New copy, same content
- reissuePublish anew
- editionSingle published version
- versionA distinct form
- printingReproducing text mechanically
hardcover · paperback · deluxe edition · special edition · anniversary edition · director's cut · extended cut · collector's edition
Purification through emotional expression
- ventOpening for airflow
- outpouringCopious, spontaneous release
- letting goReleasing one's grasp
- reliefEasing of distress
unburdening · cry · sob · healing · closure · breakthrough · pent-up · suppression
New version or information
- patchMaterial covering damage
- versionA distinct form
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
hotfix · bugfix · changelog · deployment · rollout · security patch · service pack · build
Movement through a system
- publicationIssued written material
- distributionAllocation across recipients
- rolloutStaged public introduction
- launchSet into motion
issuance · dispatch · delivery · dissemination · publishing · availability · shipping · deployment
Unified collection of recordings
record · drop · debut · mixtape · soundtrack · discography · chart · streaming
First public performance
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- opening weekendFirst days of release
- box officeTicket sales revenue
- trailerPromotional film excerpt
teaser · debut · sequel · blockbuster · home video · Blu-ray · VOD
Expressed claim or fact
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- bulletinBrief public announcement
- communiquéOfficial governmental announcement
- proclamationFormal public announcement
notification · briefing · embargo · headline · newsworthy · spokesperson · PR · breaking news
liberate
Set free from captivity
- freeWithout payment or restriction
- emancipateGrant freedom to
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
acquit · exonerate · pardon · parole · bail · amnesty · manumit · unshackle · unfetter · unbind
reprint
New copy, same content
printing · hardcover · paperback · deluxe edition · special edition · anniversary edition · director's cut · extended cut · collector's edition · limited edition
catharsis
Purification through emotional expression
- ventOpening for airflow
- outpouringCopious, spontaneous release
- letting goReleasing one's grasp
relief · unburdening · cry · sob · healing · closure · breakthrough · pent-up · suppression · therapeutic
update
New version or information
firmware · hotfix · bugfix · changelog · deployment · rollout · security patch · service pack · build · iteration
circulation
Movement through a system
- publicationIssued written material
- distributionAllocation across recipients
- rolloutStaged public introduction
launch · issuance · dispatch · delivery · dissemination · publishing · availability · shipping · deployment
album
Unified collection of recordings
LP · record · drop · debut · mixtape · soundtrack · discography · chart · streaming · label
premiere
First public performance
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- opening weekendFirst days of release
- box officeTicket sales revenue
trailer · teaser · debut · sequel · blockbuster · home video · Blu-ray · VOD
statement
Expressed claim or fact
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- bulletinBrief public announcement
- communiquéOfficial governmental announcement
proclamation · notification · briefing · embargo · headline · newsworthy · spokesperson · PR · breaking news · revelation
- film industryfilm studios, film production, film distribution, Hollywood, Bollywood
- dog trainingdown, come, wait, treats, quiet
- emotional releasecry, venting, crying, sob, sobbing
- media verbsbroadcast, publish, air, stream, record
- unfasteningunfasten, detach, disconnect, unbuckle, unbutton
- free updeclutter, make room, clear, empty, unblock
- release dateScheduled debut moment
- early releasePremature freedom from confinement
- press releaseOfficial statement for media
- catch and releaseAngling without keeping prey
- limited releaseControlled, narrow distribution
- work releaseIncarceration with employment permitted
released, releasing, releases, unreleased, rerelease, rereleased, rereleases, rereleasing, releaser