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to discharge
01
libérer, relâcher
to free or release someone from legal or official confinement
Transitive: to discharge sb
Exemples
The judge decided to discharge the defendant due to insufficient evidence, clearing them of all charges.
Le juge a décidé de libérer le défendeur en raison de preuves insuffisantes, le disculpant de toutes les accusations.
After serving their full sentence, the prison authorities discharged the inmate and escorted them to freedom.
Après avoir purgé leur peine complète, les autorités pénitentiaires ont libéré le détenu et l'ont escorté vers la liberté.
02
décharger, faire feu
(of a firearm) to release a projectile or burst of energy when triggered
Intransitive
Exemples
The rifle discharged with a loud bang, echoing through the forest.
Le fusil a déchargé avec un grand bruit, résonnant à travers la forêt.
Despite being well-trained, the soldier 's weapon discharged prematurely during the skirmish.
Malgré une formation solide, l'arme du soldat s'est déchargée prématurément pendant l'escarmouche.
03
décharger
to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties
Transitive: to discharge a member of armed forces
Exemples
After completing their tour of duty, the soldier was honorably discharged from the military.
Après avoir terminé leur tour de service, le soldat a été libéré honorablement de l'armée.
Due to a medical condition, the servicemember was medically discharged from the Navy.
En raison d'un problème médical, le militaire a été libéré médicalement de la Marine.
04
laisser sortir
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
Exemples
The doctor discharged the patient from the hospital after a successful surgery and confirmed recovery.
Le médecin a libéré le patient de l'hôpital après une opération réussie et une convalescence confirmée.
The medical team decided to discharge the elderly patient to free up a bed for more critical cases.
L'équipe médicale a décidé de libérer le patient âgé pour libérer un lit pour des cas plus critiques.
05
s'acquitter, remplir
to carry out or complete all necessary tasks or obligations associated with a duty or responsibility
Transitive: to discharge a task or obligation
Exemples
The diligent employee discharged her responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
L'employé diligent a s'acquitté de ses responsabilités avec précision et efficacité.
Despite facing numerous challenges, he discharged his duties as project manager.
Malgré de nombreux défis, il a rempli ses fonctions de chef de projet.
06
émettre, rejeter
to give off or release a substance like gas or liquid
Transitive: to discharge a substance
Exemples
The factory was fined for discharging pollutants into the river, causing environmental damage.
L'usine a été condamnée à une amende pour rejet de polluants dans la rivière, causant des dommages environnementaux.
The volcano discharged ash and lava during the eruption, covering the surrounding area.
Le volcan a déchargé de la cendre et de la lave pendant l'éruption, couvrant la zone environnante.
07
décharger, neutraliser
to remove or neutralize the electric charge from an object
Transitive: to discharge an electric charge
Exemples
The lightning rod on the building 's rooftop is designed to discharge any buildup of static electricity
Le paratonnerre sur le toit du bâtiment est conçu pour décharger toute accumulation d'électricité statique.
The power plant discharged excess energy into the grid during periods of low demand.
La centrale électrique a déchargé l'excès d'énergie dans le réseau pendant les périodes de faible demande.
08
libérer, décharger
to free or release someone from a contractual or legal obligation
Transitive: to discharge sb from a contractual or legal obligation
Exemples
The court ordered the landlord to discharge the tenant from the lease agreement due to breach of contract.
Le tribunal a ordonné au propriétaire de libérer le locataire du contrat de location en raison d'une rupture de contrat.
After completing the agreed-upon terms, the contractor was discharged from their obligations to renovate the building.
Après avoir rempli les conditions convenues, l'entrepreneur a été libéré de ses obligations de rénover le bâtiment.
09
tirer, faire feu
to release a projectile from a firearm
Transitive: to discharge a firearm
Exemples
The soldier carefully aimed before discharging his rifle, hitting the target with precision.
Le soldat a soigneusement visé avant de décharger son fusil, touchant la cible avec précision.
The hunter discharged his shotgun, bringing down the bird in a single shot.
Le chasseur a déchargé son fusil de chasse, abattant l'oiseau d'un seul coup.
10
décharger, débarquer
to drop or unload goods or passengers from a vessel onto land or another mode of transportation
Transitive: to discharge goods or passengers
Exemples
As the vessel reached the harbor, the crew prepared to discharge the cargo.
Alors que le navire atteignait le port, l'équipage se préparait à décharger la cargaison.
The bustling port echoed with the sounds of cranes and machinery as they discharged the containers from the cargo ship.
Le port animé résonnait des sons des grues et des machines alors qu'ils déchargeaient les conteneurs du cargo.
11
sécréter, suinter
(of a wound or body part) to slowly release an infectious liquid, called pus
Transitive: to discharge pus
Exemples
The infected cut on his arm started to discharge pus, causing him considerable discomfort.
La coupure infectée sur son bras a commencé à sécréter du pus, lui causant un inconfort considérable.
The doctor carefully cleaned and dressed the wound to prevent it from discharging any pus.
Le médecin a soigneusement nettoyé et pansé la plaie pour éviter qu'elle ne produise du pus.
Discharge
01
the sudden release of stored energy, such as electricity, heat, or radiation
Exemples
The engineer studied the pattern of the electric discharge in the plasma chamber.
The capacitor released a brief discharge before shutting down.
02
the act of releasing emotions or tension
Exemples
Therapy helped him achieve a safe discharge of anger.
The audience felt a discharge of excitement after the performance.
03
a bodily process in which fluids or substances are released from the body
Exemples
The nurse examined the wound for any unusual discharge.
Nasal discharge can be a symptom of infection.
04
a material or substance that is emitted, expelled, or released
Exemples
The factory was fined for toxic discharge into the river.
Smoke and chemical discharge polluted the air near the plant.
05
the action of firing a weapon
Exemples
The accidental discharge of the rifle startled everyone.
He was fined for negligent discharge of a firearm.
06
the official ending of someone's employment or service, allowing them to leave a duty or position
Exemples
The soldier received an honorable discharge after ten years of service.
The company issued a discharge notice to several employees.
07
a formal written statement releasing someone from a duty, debt, or obligation
Exemples
The lawyer prepared a discharge to clear his client of liability.
After repayment, the bank issued a discharge of mortgage.
08
a continuous or sudden flow of liquid or other fluid from a source
Exemples
The pipe burst, causing a heavy discharge of water.
A brown discharge flowed from the drain after the storm.
Arbre Lexical
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