allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free

an official confirmed the prisoners would be released

allow (something) to move, act, or flow freely

she released his arm and pushed him aside

growth hormone is released into the blood during sleep

allow (information) to be generally available

no details about the talks were released

remit or discharge (a debt)

the amounts which later become due are consequent on the debt that is being released

the action or process of releasing or being released

a campaign by the prisoner's mother resulted in his release

the action of making a film, recording, or other product available to the public

the movie will be on release from Christmas

the action of releasing property, money, or a right to another