Definition of 'discharge'

Noun

1. the sudden giving off of energy
2. the act of venting
      Synonyms: venting
3. a substance that is emitted or released
      Synonyms: emission
4. any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body; "the discharge of pus"
      Synonyms: emission expelling
5. electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
      Synonyms: spark arc electric arc electric discharge
6. the pouring forth of a fluid
      Synonyms: outpouring run
7. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
      Synonyms: dismissal dismission firing liberation release sack sacking
8. a formal written statement of relinquishment
      Synonyms: release waiver
9. the act of discharging a gun
      Synonyms: firing firing off

Verb

1. complete or carry out; "discharge one's duties"
      Synonyms: dispatch complete
2. pour forth or release; "discharge liquids"
3. eliminate (substances) from the body
      Synonyms: expel eject release
4. free from obligations or duties
      Synonyms: free
5. remove the charge from
      Antonyms: charge
6. go off or discharge; "The gun fired"
      Synonyms: fire go off
7. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
      Synonyms: acquit assoil clear exonerate exculpate
      Antonyms: convict
8. leave or unload, especially of passengers or cargo;
      Synonyms: drop drop off set down put down unload
9. cause to go off; "fire a gun"; "fire a bullet"
      Synonyms: fire
10. release from military service
       Synonyms: muster out
       Antonyms: enlist draft muster in
11. become empty or void of its content; "The room emptied"
       Synonyms: empty
       Antonyms: fill fill up

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