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

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look, At “releases,” a word that needs a hook! The dictionary gives us quite the clue, About what "releases" really means for you. It's about letting go, setting something free, Like hostages held, or captives you see. Think of caged birds soaring in the sky, Or slaves escaping, waving goodbye! A stuck machine, a mechanism tight, Released at last, bathed in glorious light! So "releases" means to set someone apart, To break their bonds and give them a start - A brand new journey, free from all despair, That’s the meaning of “releases,” I declare! Do you have any questions? Let's discuss with glee, Now who can give me an example for me to see?