Launch
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British pronunciation/lˈɔːnt‍ʃ/
American pronunciation/ˈɫɔntʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "launch"

to launch
01

to start an organized activity or operation

Transitive: to launch an activity or operation
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They plan to launch a marketing campaign to promote the event.
He plans to launch a charity fundraiser to support local schools.
02

to push or throw something strongly

Transitive: to launch sth somewhere
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He launched the ball across the field with incredible strength.
The athlete launched the javelin into the air, aiming for a new record.
03

to send an object, such as a satellite, missile, etc., into space

Transitive: to launch a satellite or missile
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The military launched a missile as part of a test exercise.
NASA plans to launch a new satellite into orbit next month.
04

to make a new product or provide a new service and introduce it to the public

Transitive: to launch a product or service
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The company will launch its new smartphone next week.
The startup launched their innovative app to a global audience.
05

to make a sudden, forceful motion

Intransitive: to launch to a direction
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The cat launched at the toy, pouncing on it with quick agility.
The dog launched toward the ball, eager to fetch it.
06

to begin flight by taking off from the ground, typically using wind or mechanical assistance

Intransitive
Transitive: to launch an airborne object
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The pilot launched the hang glider smoothly from the top of the hill.
The instructor demonstrated how to properly launch the paraglider.
07

to open or start an app or program on a computer or device

Transitive: to launch an app or program
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She clicked the icon to launch the app.
He launched the program to begin the project.
08

(of an application or computer program) to start working or operating

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The system will automatically launch after you log in.
The app launched without any issues.
09

to set a boat, ship, or similar vessel in motion by pushing it or letting it move into the water

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The team launched the new vessel with great excitement.
The fishermen launched their ship before the storm came.
Launch
01

the act of propelling with force

02

a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck

03

an event where a new product or publication is revealed or made available to the public for the first time

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The company held a launch for their new phone model.
The author attended a book launch to promote her latest novel.
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