discharge

/dɪstʃˈɑrdʒ/

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Noun
the sudden giving off of energy
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the act of venting
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a substance that is emitted or released
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any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body; "the discharge of pus"
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electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
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the pouring forth of a fluid
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the termination of someone''s employment (leaving them free to depart)
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a formal written statement of relinquishment
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the act of discharging a gun
Verb
complete or carry out; "discharge one''s duties"
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pour forth or release; "discharge liquids"
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free from obligations or duties
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remove the charge from
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go off or discharge; "The gun fired"
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pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
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eliminate (a substance); "combustion products are exhausted in the engine"; "the plant releases a gas"
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leave or unload; "unload the cargo"; "drop off the passengers at the hotel"
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cause to go off; "fire a gun"; "fire a bullet"
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release from military service
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become empty or void of its content; "The room emptied"