Discharge

/dɪstʃˈɑːdʒ/

/ˈdɪsˌtʃɑɹdʒ/, /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "discharge"

to discharge

ΡΉΜΑ

to free or release someone from legal or official confinement

Transitive: to discharge sb

Example

The parole board voted to discharge the offender from probation.

The judge decided to discharge the defendant due to insufficient evidence, clearing them of all charges.

The immigration authorities decided to discharge the asylum seeker and grant them refugee status.

(of a firearm) to release a projectile or burst of energy when triggered

Intransitive

Example

The rifle discharged with a loud bang, echoing through the forest.

The old musket discharged with a cloud of smoke, signaling the start of the reenactment.

The revolver discharged as the suspect struggled with the police officer, causing a moment of chaos.

to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties

Transitive: to discharge a member of armed forces

Example

Due to a medical condition, the servicemember was medically discharged from the Navy.

After completing their tour of duty, the soldier was honorably discharged from the military.

to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care

Transitive: to discharge a patient

Example

The doctor discharged the patient from the hospital after a successful surgery and confirmed recovery.

The medical team decided to discharge the elderly patient to free up a bed for more critical cases.

After a week of observation, the doctor deemed the patient well enough to be discharged from the hospital.

to carry out or complete all necessary tasks or obligations associated with a duty or responsibility

Transitive: to discharge a task or obligation

Example

The diligent employee discharged her responsibilities with precision and efficiency.

The physician discharged her duty of care by providing thorough medical treatment and advice to her patients.

As the team leader, she ensured that every member discharged their assigned tasks effectively to meet project deadlines.

to give off or release a substance like gas or liquid

Transitive: to discharge a substance

Example

The car 's exhaust system discharged harmful gasses into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution.

The sewer system discharged wastewater into the ocean, affecting marine life in the vicinity.

The pressure relief valve discharged steam to prevent the boiler from exploding.

to remove or neutralize the electric charge from an object

Transitive: to discharge an electric charge

Example

The lightning strike discharged the atmospheric buildup of static electricity.

The power plant discharged excess energy into the grid during periods of low demand.

The lightning rod on the building 's rooftop is designed to discharge any buildup of static electricity

to free or release someone from a contractual or legal obligation

Transitive: to discharge sb from a contractual or legal obligation

Example

The court ordered the landlord to discharge the tenant from the lease agreement due to breach of contract.

The company decided to discharge the supplier from the contract due to consistently late deliveries.

Following mediation, the parties reached an agreement to discharge each other from all claims and liabilities related to the dispute.

to release a projectile from a firearm

Transitive: to discharge a firearm

Example

The hunter discharged his shotgun, bringing down the bird in a single shot.

The sailor discharged the ship 's cannons, signaling the start of the naval battle.

The sniper discharged his rifle from a hidden position, taking out the enemy sniper with a single shot.

to drop or unload goods or passengers from a vessel onto land or another mode of transportation

Transitive: to discharge goods or passengers

Example

The bustling port echoed with the sounds of cranes and machinery as they discharged the containers from the cargo ship.

As the vessel reached the harbor, the crew prepared to discharge the cargo.

The bustling port city relied on efficient operations to discharge the goods from the cargo ships.

(of a wound or body part) to slowly release an infectious liquid, called pus

Transitive: to discharge pus

Example

The infected cut on his arm started to discharge pus, causing him considerable discomfort.

The surgeon made an incision to allow the infected area to discharge the built-up pus.

The wound became increasingly painful and started to discharge pus, prompting the patient to seek medical care.

Discharge

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ

the sudden giving off of energy

the act of venting

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

a substance that is emitted or released

the act of discharging a gun

the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

a formal written statement of relinquishment

the pouring forth of a fluid

Παράδειγμα

The parole board voted to discharge the offender from probation.

The judge decided to discharge the defendant due to insufficient evidence, clearing them of all charges.

The immigration authorities decided to discharge the asylum seeker and grant them refugee status.

The correctional facility discharged the juvenile offender upon completion of their rehabilitation program.

After serving their full sentence, the prison authorities discharged the inmate and escorted them to freedom.

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