verb
launches; launched; launching
[+ obj] to send or shoot (something, such as a rocket) into the air or water or into outer space
to put (a boat or ship) on the water
to throw (something) forward in a forceful way
to begin (something that requires much effort)
to cause (a person or group) to start to be successful in a career, business, etc.
to offer or sell (something) for the first time
computers :to cause (a program) to start operating
launch into
[phrasal verb]
launch into (something) :to suddenly begin doing or saying (something) in an energetic way
launch (yourself) into (something) :to become involved in (something) in an energetic way
launch out
[phrasal verb]
to begin doing something that is new and very different from what you have been doing
noun
plural launches
[count] :an act of launching something: such as
an act of shooting something (such as a rocket or missile) into the air or into outer space
an act of beginning a major activity
an act or occasion when something new (such as a new product) is first offered or announced
noun
plural launches
[count] :a boat that carries passengers to the shore from a larger boat that is in a harbor - compare 2launch
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