Discharge — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece

"the thunderous discharge of the cannons"

a freeing from an obligation or responsibility

"a full discharge from responsibility for the accident"

the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily

"she was resentful over what she felt was a wrongful discharge"

the doing of an action

"aided in the discharge of his duties by a capable assistant"

to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force

"Robert Goddard was the first to discharge a rocket containing an instrument package"

to empty or rid of cargo

"docks for discharging containerships"

to give what is owed for

"discharge a debt in full"

to set free (as from slavery or confinement)

"discharged the prisoners upon the signing of the peace treaty"

to throw or give off

"the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean"

to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force

"felt a strong recoil as the rifle discharged"

to let go from office, service, or employment

"15 people were discharged when the embezzling ring was discovered"