discharge
dis
ˈdɪs
dis
charge
ˌʧɑrʤ
chaarj
British pronunciation
/dɪstʃˈɑːdʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "discharge"in English

to discharge
01

to free or release someone from legal or official confinement

Transitive: to discharge sb
to discharge definition and meaning
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The judge decided to discharge the defendant due to insufficient evidence, clearing them of all charges.
After serving their full sentence, the prison authorities discharged the inmate and escorted them to freedom.
02

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

Intransitive
to discharge definition and meaning
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The rifle discharged with a loud bang, echoing through the forest.
Despite being well-trained, the soldier 's weapon discharged prematurely during the skirmish.
03

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

Transitive: to discharge a member of armed forces
to discharge definition and meaning
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After completing their tour of duty, the soldier was honorably discharged from the military.
Due to a medical condition, the servicemember was medically discharged from the Navy.
04

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
to discharge definition and meaning
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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.
05

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

Transitive: to discharge a task or obligation
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The diligent employee discharged her responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
Despite facing numerous challenges, he discharged his duties as project manager.
06

to give off or release a substance like gas or liquid

Transitive: to discharge a substance
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The factory was fined for discharging pollutants into the river, causing environmental damage.
The volcano discharged ash and lava during the eruption, covering the surrounding area.
07

to remove or neutralize the electric charge from an object

Transitive: to discharge an electric charge
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The lightning rod on the building 's rooftop is designed to discharge any buildup of static electricity
The power plant discharged excess energy into the grid during periods of low demand.
08

to free or release someone from a contractual or legal obligation

Transitive: to discharge sb from a contractual or legal obligation
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The court ordered the landlord to discharge the tenant from the lease agreement due to breach of contract.
After completing the agreed-upon terms, the contractor was discharged from their obligations to renovate the building.
09

to release a projectile from a firearm

Transitive: to discharge a firearm
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The soldier carefully aimed before discharging his rifle, hitting the target with precision.
The hunter discharged his shotgun, bringing down the bird in a single shot.
10

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

Transitive: to discharge goods or passengers
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As the vessel reached the harbor, the crew prepared to discharge the cargo.
The bustling port echoed with the sounds of cranes and machinery as they discharged the containers from the cargo ship.
11

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

Transitive: to discharge pus
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The infected cut on his arm started to discharge pus, causing him considerable discomfort.
The doctor carefully cleaned and dressed the wound to prevent it from discharging any pus.
Discharge
01

the sudden release of stored energy, such as electricity, heat, or radiation

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The pipe burst, causing a heavy discharge of water.
A brown discharge flowed from the drain after the storm.
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