💨discharge

verb
/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

Meaning

to release from a duty, responsibility, or place; to let something out
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

Example Sentences

The hospital decided to discharge the patient after a full recovery.

The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.

Example Expressions

discharge one's duty

Synonyms

release, emit, expel, dismiss, free
Entry 1
release, emit, expel, dismiss, free
Entry 2
release, dismiss, emit, expel

Antonyms

retain, hold, keep, admit
Entry 1
retain, hold, keep
Entry 2
admit, retain, hold, keep

Collocations

discharge a patient, discharge responsibility, discharge duties, discharge cargo, discharge patients, discharge from hospital, discharge completely, discharge safely
Entry 1
discharge a patient, discharge responsibility, discharge duties, discharge cargo
Entry 2
discharge patients, discharge duties, discharge from hospital, discharge completely, discharge safely

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