launch

[lɔːntʃ]

launch Definition

• 1. to start or introduce something new, such as a product, service, or campaign
• 2. to set a boat or ship in the water
• 3. to throw or propel something with force

Using launch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "launch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company is planning to launch a new product line next month.

• Example

  The ship was launched with great fanfare.

• Example

  He launched the ball into the air with all his might.

launch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for launch

• introduce
• start
• commence
• inaugurate
• initiate

Antonyms for launch

• end
• conclude
• terminate

Idioms Using launch

• launch oneself into

  to begin doing something with great energy and enthusiasm

  Example

  After finishing college, she launched herself into her career with determination.

• launch off

  to start moving quickly or suddenly

  Example

  The car launched off the starting line and quickly took the lead.

• launch out

  to start doing something new or different, often in a bold or risky way

  Example

  After years of working in finance, he decided to launch out on his own and start his own business.

Phrases with launch

• launch into

  to begin something with enthusiasm and energy

  Example

  She launched into her speech with great passion.

• launch pad

  a platform or structure from which a rocket or spacecraft is launched

  Example

  The astronauts boarded the spacecraft on the launch pad.

• launch window

  the period of time during which a rocket or spacecraft can be launched successfully

  Example

  The launch window for the mission opens at 8:00 am tomorrow.

Origins of launch

from Middle English 'launche', meaning 'to hurl'

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Summary: launch in Brief

The verb 'launch' [lɔːntʃ] means to start or introduce something new, such as a product, service, or campaign. It can also refer to setting a boat or ship in the water or throwing or propelling something with force. Phrases like 'launch into' denote beginning something with enthusiasm, while 'launch pad' refers to a platform for launching rockets or spacecraft. Idioms like 'launch oneself into' imply starting something with great energy and enthusiasm.