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discharge

[dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ]

discharge Definition

  • 1to allow someone officially to leave somewhere, especially a hospital or a court of law
  • 2to fire someone from their job
  • 3to release something, especially a liquid or gas

Using discharge: Examples

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

  • Example

    The hospital discharged him after he recovered from the surgery.

  • Example

    The company discharged several employees due to budget cuts.

  • Example

    The factory discharged toxic waste into the river.

discharge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for discharge

Antonyms for discharge

Idioms Using discharge

  • to take the blame for something that someone else did

    Example

    He took the rap and discharged the gun, even though it was his friend who had pulled the trigger.

  • discharge one's duties

    to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations

    Example

    As a teacher, it is important to discharge your duties with care and diligence.

  • to pay off one's debts

    Example

    He worked hard to discharge his debt and finally became debt-free.

Phrases with discharge

  • a military discharge given to a service member who has completed their duty with a record of satisfactory service

    Example

    He received an honorable discharge after serving in the army for ten years.

  • a military discharge given to a service member who has committed a serious offense or has a history of poor conduct

    Example

    He was given a dishonorable discharge for disobeying orders and assaulting a fellow soldier.

  • official documents that certify a person's release from a hospital or military service

    Example

    He was handed his discharge papers and told he could leave the hospital.

Origins of discharge

from Old French 'descharger', meaning 'to unload'

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Summary: discharge in Brief

The verb 'discharge' [dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ] has three main meanings: to officially allow someone to leave a place, such as a hospital or court; to fire someone from their job; and to release something, especially a liquid or gas. Examples include 'The hospital discharged him after he recovered from the surgery,' and 'The factory discharged toxic waste into the river.' Phrases include 'honorable discharge,' 'discharge papers,' and idioms like 'discharge one's duties,' which means to fulfill one's responsibilities.

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