# releasing

Pronunciation: say "ree-LEES-ing" /ɹəˈliːsɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of release. — present participle and gerund of release
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of release. Use this -ing form for an action happening now.
   - _The agency kept releasing updates throughout the crisis._
   - _Releasing the prisoners required a signed court order._

## Noun

2. The act or process by which something is set free, sent out, or made available.
   - Simple: The act of setting something free or letting it go.
   - _The releasing of the annual report drew sharp attention from investors._
   - _Gradual releasing of water from the dam eased pressure downstream._

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