verb
-leases; -leased; -leasing
[+ obj] to allow (a person or animal) to leave a jail, cage, prison, etc. :to set (someone or something) free
to stop holding (someone or something)
to allow (a substance) to enter the air, water, soil, etc.
to cause (an emotion, a feeling, etc.) to go away by expressing it or dealing with it in some way
to free (someone) from a duty, responsibility, etc.
to give up control or possession of (something)
to make (something) available to the public
to allow (part of a machine, device, etc.) to go back to its normal position
noun
plural -leases
the act of releasing someone or something: such as
the act of allowing a person or animal to leave a jail, cage, prison, etc. [noncount]
the act of allowing a substance to enter the air, water, soil, etc. [noncount]
the act of freeing someone from a duty, responsibility, etc. [noncount]
[noncount] :the act of making something available to the public
[singular] :a way of dealing with and getting rid of unpleasant emotions, feelings, etc.
b formal :an end to pain, distress, etc. [noncount]
[count] :something (such as a new product or an official statement) that is made available to the public
[count] :an official document which states that a company, person, etc., is not responsible if you are hurt while doing something
[count] :a device that allows a part of a machine to move freely
[count] US sports :the action or manner of throwing a ball - usually singular
US