discharge

Meaning

to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

to release from a duty, responsibility, or place; to let something out

Example Sentences

The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.

The hospital decided to discharge the patient after a full recovery.

Example Expressions

discharge one's duty

Synonyms

release, dismiss, emit, expel, free

Entry 1

release, dismiss, emit, expel

Entry 2

release, emit, expel, dismiss, free

Antonyms

admit, retain, hold, keep

Entry 1

admit, retain, hold, keep

Entry 2

retain, hold, keep

Collocations

discharge patients, discharge duties, discharge from hospital, discharge completely, discharge safely, discharge a patient, discharge responsibility, discharge cargo

Entry 1

discharge patients, discharge duties, discharge from hospital, discharge completely, discharge safely

Entry 2

discharge a patient, discharge responsibility, discharge duties, discharge cargo