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
the action or process of releasing or being released
a campaign by the prisoner's mother resulted in his release
the action of releasing property, money, or a right to another