💨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

Related Vocabularies

To make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
to copy someone's actions, speech, or behavior
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
To scold or rebuke someone mildly.
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow

Explore More