discharged

[dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd]

discharged Definition

• 1. officially allow someone to leave a place, especially a hospital or a court of law
• 2. allow 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

Synonyms for discharged

• release
• free
• liberate
• unleash
• emit

Antonyms for discharged

• confine
• imprison
• detain

Phrases with discharged

• honorably discharged

  released from military service with a positive record

  Example

  After serving for six years, he was honorably discharged from the army.

• discharge a debt

  pay off a debt

  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.

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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.