to give freedom or free movement to someone or something: He was released from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence. She was arrested for shoplifting but was released on bail (= after paying a sum of money to the court)Release means to free from imprisonment or confinement, to free from anything that is acting as a constraint, or to allow something to be out in the open.

absolve, acquit, commute, disengage, dispense, emancipate, exculpate, excuse, exempt, exonerate, extricate, liberate, loose, loosen, manumit, spring, unbind, unchain, undo, unfasten, unleash, unloose, untie, vent, yield.

A release form, also known as a waiver, is a legal document that grants permission for a person or organization to use someone else’s image, likeness, or property in a specific context. They are commonly used in various settings, including photography, video production, and events.

A press release is a written communication distributed to members of the media with the primary purpose of announcing news, events, or information about a business, organization, or individual. The goal of a press release is to generate media coverage and public interest in the subject matter presented.