discharged Definition
- 1officially allow someone to leave a place, especially a hospital or a court of law
- 2allow a liquid, gas, or other substance to flow out from where it has been confined
Using discharged: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "discharged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The patient was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment.
Example
The judge discharged the jury and postponed the trial.
Example
The gun discharged accidentally, injuring the shooter.
discharged Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with discharged
released from military service with a positive record
Example
After serving for six years, he was honorably discharged from the army.
Example
He used his savings to discharge his credit card debt.
discharge one's duties
fulfill one's responsibilities
Example
As a teacher, she discharged her duties with dedication and professionalism.
Summary: discharged in Brief
The verb 'discharged' [dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd] means to officially allow someone to leave a place or to allow a substance to flow out. Examples include 'The patient was discharged from the hospital' and 'The gun discharged accidentally.' Phrases like 'honorably discharged' and 'discharge a debt' add specific contexts, while 'discharge one's duties' refers to fulfilling responsibilities.
