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launch

[lɔːntʃ]

launch Definition

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

Antonyms for launch

  • end
  • conclude
  • terminate

Idioms Using launch

  • to begin doing something with great energy and enthusiasm

    Example

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

  • to start moving quickly or suddenly

    Example

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

  • 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

  • to begin something with enthusiasm and energy

    Example

    She launched into her speech with great passion.

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

    Example

    The astronauts boarded the spacecraft on the launch pad.

  • 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.

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