The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).

The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be either public or private.

Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).

“The video store advertised that it had all the latest releases.”

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

“He released his grasp on the lever.”

To make available to the public.

“They released the new product later than intended.”

To free or liberate; to set free.

“He was released after two years in prison.”