Discharge - English meaning

verb

Achieve or complete successfully.

Usage examples:

The planes accomplished their mission

verb

To do or finish something successfully; achieve something

Usage examples:

On retiring from the congress, he said he had accomplished everything he set out to do.

verb

To finish something successfully or to achieve something

Usage examples:

The students accomplished the task in less than ten minutes., she accomplished such a lot during he…

noun

Something that has been achieved successfully.

Usage examples:

The reduction of inflation was a remarkable accomplishment

noun

Something done or finished successfully

Usage examples:

[ u ] there’s a feeling of accomplishment (= achievement) from having a job and all that goes with …

noun

Something that is successful, or that is achieved after a lot of work or effort

Usage examples:

Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest accomplishment.

verb

Successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by effort, skill, or courage.

Usage examples:

He achieved his ambition to become a press photographer

verb

Gain with effort

verb

To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort

Usage examples:

The government's training policy, he claimed, was achieving its objectives., she finally achieved h…

noun

A thing done successfully with effort, skill, or courage.

Usage examples:

To reach this stage is a great achievement

noun

Something that you did or got after planning and working to make it happen, and that therefore gives you a feeling of satisfaction, or the act of working to make this happen

Usage examples:

[ c ] a scientific achievement, [ c ] for an actor, winning an oscar is one of the greatest achieve…

noun

Something that a person, company, etc. has done or finished successfully

Usage examples:

Look at your achievements and your value in monetary terms., the company's name is synonymous with …

verb

Non-standard form of ask.

Usage examples:

Don't ax this question again

verb

End, cancel, or dismiss suddenly and ruthlessly.

Usage examples:

The company is axing 125 jobs

noun

A tool used for chopping wood, typically of iron with a steel edge and wooden handle.

Usage examples:

I started swinging the axe at the lumps of driftwood

phrasal verb

Cause to happen, occur or exist

phrasal verb

To cause something to happen

Usage examples:

Harold’s working to bring about changes in the industry.

phrasal verb

To make something happen

Usage examples:

He brought about the collapse of the company by his reckless spending.

phrasal verb

Be successful; achieve a goal

phrasal verb

To succeed in doing something difficult

Usage examples:

Terry brought off the presentation without a hitch.

phrasal verb

To succeed in doing something difficult

Usage examples:

It was an important event, and she's managed to bring it off brilliantly.

verb

Dismiss (someone) from the armed forces in disgrace because of a serious misdemeanour.

Usage examples:

He was found guilty and cashiered

noun

A person handling payments and receipts in a shop, bank, or business.

Usage examples:

For much of the last fifty years the country's banks have operated as cashiers for often insolvent …

verb

Present participle of cashier

adjective

Having all the necessary or appropriate parts.

Usage examples:

A complete list of courses offered by the university

verb

Finish making or doing.

Usage examples:

He completed his phd in 1993

verb

Having all necessary qualities

noun

The action or process of completing or finishing something.

Usage examples:

Funds for the completion of the new building

noun

The final stage of arranging a loan, or of buying or selling a house, building, or piece of land

Usage examples:

The balance will be due on completion., on completion day, the legal ends are tied up, you collect …

noun

The act of finishing something that you are doing or making

Usage examples:

On completion you'll be paid on completion of the project., near completion the road repair work is…

noun

The manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation.

Usage examples:

They were arrested for disorderly conduct

verb

Organize and carry out.

Usage examples:

In the second trial he conducted his own defence

verb

Direct the performance of (a piece of music or an orchestra, choir, etc.).

Usage examples:

The concert is to be conducted by sir simon rattle

noun

The act of ordering or allowing someone to leave.

Usage examples:

Their controversial dismissal from the competition

noun

The situation in which an employer officially makes someone leave their job

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Unfair/wrongful dismissal

noun

A decision that someone or something is not important

verb

Send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Usage examples:

He dispatched messages back to base

noun

The sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose.

Usage examples:

A resolution authorizing the dispatch of a peacekeeping force

verb

To send someone or something to a place for a particular purpose

Usage examples:

Within seconds the university police can identify the exact origin of the alarm and dispatch office…

verb

Distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.

Usage examples:

Orderlies went round dispensing drinks

verb

To give out or provide an item or substance

Usage examples:

Is there a tourism agency that dispenses city maps?, this gasoline pump is capable of dispensing ei…

verb

To provide something such as a service, money, or information

Usage examples:

Dispense advice/information a personal financial manager will dispense advice on investments., the …

verb

Perform (an action, the precise nature of which is often unspecified).

Usage examples:

Very little work has been done in this field

noun

Used before a verb (except be, can, may, ought, shall, will ) in questions and negative statements.

Usage examples:

Do you have any pets?

noun

Variant spelling of doh1.

noun

The activities in which a particular person engages.

Usage examples:

The latest doings of television stars

verb

Perform (an action, the precise nature of which is often unspecified).

Usage examples:

Very little work has been done in this field

noun

The act of causing something to happen by taking action

Usage examples:

It was none of my doing.

noun

A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

Usage examples:

The lethal effects of hard drugs

verb

Cause (something) to happen; bring about.

Usage examples:

The prime minister effected many policy changes

noun

The result of a particular influence; something that happens because of something else

Usage examples:

[ c ] the medicine had the effect of making me sleepy., [ c ] cold water slows hurricane growth, bu…

verb

Put into force or operation.

Usage examples:

This would effectuate a substantive change to bankruptcy law

verb

To do something or make something happen

Usage examples:

If the officer can reasonably effectuate the arrest with non-deadly force, he must do so., our goal…

verb

Force or throw (something) out in a violent or sudden way.

Usage examples:

Lumps of viscous lava were ejected from the volcano

verb

Put out or expel from a place

verb

To force someone to leave a particular place, or to send out something quickly and often with force

Usage examples:

It was difficult to eject squatters from the abandoned building., very seldom do you see any player…

noun

The action of forcing or throwing something out; emission.

Usage examples:

An explosive ejection of ash

noun

The act of ejecting someone or something

noun

The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

Usage examples:

The effects of lead emission on health

The act of causing to flow forth

noun

An amount of something, especially a gas that harms the environment, that is sent out into the air

Usage examples:

Emissions of sth the bill is intended to lower emissions of greenhouse gases., cut/reduce/limit emi…

verb

Produce and discharge (something, especially gas or radiation).

Usage examples:

Even the best cars emit carbon dioxide

Give off, send forth, or discharge

verb

To send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas

Usage examples:

The alarm emits infrared rays which are used to detect any intruder., the machine emits a high-pitc…

verb

Remove all the contents of (a container).

Usage examples:

We empty the till at closing time

adjective

Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.

Usage examples:

She put down her empty cup

adjective

(of words or a gesture) lacking meaning or sincerity.

Usage examples:

Their promises were empty words

verb

(of a living organism or cell) separate and expel as waste (a substance, especially a product of metabolism).

Usage examples:

Excess bicarbonate is excreted by the kidney

verb

To get rid of material such as solid waste or urine from the body

Usage examples:

Be excreted from most toxins are naturally excreted from the body.

noun

(in living organisms and cells) the process of eliminating or expelling waste matter.

Usage examples:

The bound hg is then removed from the organism by natural excretion.

noun

The process of getting rid of material such as solid waste or urine from the body

Usage examples:

Excretion is one of several activities common to both plants and animals., eating too much salt cau…

verb

Put (a plan, order, or course of action) into effect.

Usage examples:

The corporation executed a series of financial deals

verb

To do or perform something planned

Usage examples:

Now that we have approval, we can go ahead and execute the plan.

verb

To do or perform something in a planned way

Usage examples:

Local authority officials will check that the work is being executed according to the plans submitt…

noun

The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action.

Usage examples:

He was fascinated by the entire operation and its execution

noun

The act of doing or performing something in a planned way

Usage examples:

The guitarist’s execution of the ballad was superb., [ u ] execution is still a penalty for murder.

noun

The act of doing or performing something in a planned way

Usage examples:

Effective operations managers require advanced skills in design, planning, and execution., the exec…

noun

The action of forcing someone to leave an organization.

Usage examples:

His expulsion from the union

noun

The act of forcing someone, or of being forced, to leave somewhere

Usage examples:

The government ordered the expulsion of foreign journalists.

noun

The act of forcing someone, or being forced, to leave a school, organization, or country, or an occasion when this happens

Usage examples:

Expulsion from they threatened him with expulsion from school., expulsion of this is the second exp…

verb

(with reference to moisture or a smell) discharge or be discharged slowly and steadily.

Usage examples:

The beetle exudes a caustic liquid

verb

To have a lot of a particular quality or feeling

Usage examples:

Sal exudes confidence., some trees exude a sap that repels insect parasites.

verb

If you exude love, confidence, pain, etc., you show that you have a lot of that feeling

Usage examples:

Exude confidence she just exudes confidence.

verb

(with reference to moisture or a smell) discharge or be discharged slowly and steadily.

Usage examples:

The beetle exudes a caustic liquid

verb

Present participle of exude

Usage examples:

She just exudes confidence., some trees exude from their bark a sap that repels insect parasites.

verb

If you exude love, confidence, pain, etc., you show that you have a lot of that feeling

Usage examples:

Exude confidence she just exudes confidence.

noun

The action of setting fire to something.

Usage examples:

The deliberate firing of 600 oil wells

verb

Discharge a gun or other weapon in order to propel (a bullet or projectile).

Usage examples:

He fired a shot at the retreating prisoners

noun

An act of making someone leave their job

Usage examples:

The firings will reduce the company's employment to about 53,000, down from about 85,000., she's re…

verb

Achieve or realize (something desired, promised, or predicted).

Usage examples:

He wouldn't be able to fulfil his ambition to visit naples

verb

To do something that is necessary, or to cause it to happen

Usage examples:

Fulfil a contract we're suing our suppliers for failing to fulfil their contract., fulfil a duty/an…

verb

To do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised, or to cause it to happen

Usage examples:

Fulfil a need/requirement a school fails if it does not fulfil the needs/requirements of its pupils…

noun

The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.

Usage examples:

Winning the championship was the fulfilment of a childhood dream

noun

The act of doing something that is necessary or something that you have wanted or promised to do

Usage examples:

Fulfilment of a contract the trade embargo had prevented fulfilment of the contract to deliver the …

noun

The fact of doing something that is necessary or something that someone has wanted or promised to do

Usage examples:

Fulfilment of an ambition being here is the fulfilment of a lifelong ambition., fulfilment of an ob…

verb

(of a liquid) flow out of something in a rapid and plentiful stream.

Usage examples:

Water gushed out of the washing machine

noun

A rapid and plentiful stream or burst of something.

Usage examples:

A gush of blood

verb

To flow or pour out suddenly in large amounts

Usage examples:

Water gushed out of the broken pipe., "this is the best party i’ve ever had," taylor gushed., [ i ]…

noun

A tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose.

Usage examples:

Garden implements

verb

Put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.

Usage examples:

The scheme to implement student loans

A piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose

noun

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

Usage examples:

She was responsible for the implementation of the plan

noun

The act of putting a plan into action or of starting to use something

Usage examples:

Implementation of a change/policy/programme a vibrant and efficient service sector is important for…

noun

The act of starting to use a plan or system

Usage examples:

Implementation of the law/agreement, under implementation various projects for constructing new sch…

noun

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

Usage examples:

The issue of racism

verb

Supply or distribute (something) for use or sale.

Usage examples:

Licences were issued indiscriminately to any company

noun

A subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about

Usage examples:

There continues to be a great deal of debate over the property tax issue., isn’t the need to hire m…

noun

A rapid stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening.

Usage examples:

A jet of boiling water spurted over his hand

verb

Spurt out in jets.

Usage examples:

Blood jetted from his nostrils

noun

A hard black semi-precious variety of lignite, capable of being carved and highly polished.

Usage examples:

Jet beads

verb

(of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack.

Usage examples:

The roof leaked

noun

A hole in a container or covering through which contents may accidentally pass.

Usage examples:

I checked all of the pipework for leaks

verb

(of a liquid or gas) to escape from a hole or crack in a pipe or container, or (of a container) to allow liquid or gas to escape

Usage examples:

[ i ] he heard the sound of dripping and saw water leaking from a pipe overhead., [ t ] the ship ra…

adjective

(of a container or covering) accidentally losing or admitting contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack.

Usage examples:

A leaking gutter

verb

(of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack.

Usage examples:

The roof leaked

verb

Present participle of leak

Usage examples:

Water was leaking from the pipe., oil leaked out of the car., the car leaked oil all over the drive…

idiom

Express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

phrasal verb

Utter a sound or cry.

Usage examples:

He let out a sigh of happiness

phrasal verb

Release someone from obligation or suspicion.

Usage examples:

They've started looking for motives—that lets me out

noun

The practice of observing the requirements of law, morality, or ritual.

Usage examples:

Strict observance of the rules

noun

A ceremony or action to celebrate a holiday or a religious or other important event

Usage examples:

[ c ] memorial day observances, [ u ] financial markets will be closed monday in observance of labo…

noun

The act of obeying a law or following a religious custom

Usage examples:

Religious observances such as fasting

verb

Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.

Usage examples:

She observed that all the chairs were already occupied

verb

Watch attentively

verb

(of a fluid) slowly trickle or seep out of something.

Usage examples:

Blood was oozing from a wound in his scalp

noun

The sluggish flow of a fluid.

Usage examples:

I picked a fruit and watched the ooze of fig milk from the stem

noun

Wet mud or slime, especially that found at the bottom of a river, lake, or sea.

Usage examples:

Abandoned barges sunk in ooze

verb

(of a fluid) slowly trickle or seep out of something.

Usage examples:

Blood was oozing from a wound in his scalp

noun

The sluggish flow of a fluid.

Usage examples:

I picked a fruit and watched the ooze of fig milk from the stem

noun

An infusion of oak bark or other vegetable matter, used in tanning.

verb

Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.

Usage examples:

The reformists were ousted from power

verb

Carry out, accomplish, or fulfil (an action, task, or function).

Usage examples:

I have my duties to perform

verb

Get done

verb

To do an action or piece of work

Usage examples:

[ t ] the operation was performed with the patient under general anesthesia., [ i ] the car perform…

noun

An act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.

Usage examples:

Don giovanni had its first performance in 1787

noun

The act of doing something, such as your job

Usage examples:

If the accident happened during the performance of his regular duties, he’s covered by disability i…

noun

How successful an investment, company, etc. is and how much profit it makes

Usage examples:

The fund's past performance does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future., good/…

verb

Carry out, accomplish, or fulfil (an action, task, or function).

Usage examples:

I have my duties to perform

verb

Present participle of perform

Usage examples:

Computers can perform a variety of tasks., the operation will be performed next week., most of the …

verb

Flow rapidly in a steady stream.

Usage examples:

Water poured off the roof

verb

To make a substance flow, esp. out of a container and usually into another container

Usage examples:

[ t ] pour the sugar into the bowl., [ t ] would you like me to pour you some coffee?, [ i ] water …

verb

Allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.

Usage examples:

An official confirmed the prisoners would be released

noun

The action or process of releasing or being released.

Usage examples:

A campaign by the prisoner's mother resulted in his release

noun

The action of taking away or abolishing something unwanted.

Usage examples:

The removal of the brain tumour

noun

The process of removing or getting rid of something, often something that is considered to be harmful

Usage examples:

The removal of sth the removal of duties and taxes on trade within the eu has created an environmen…

idiom

To cause or order to be taken, directed, or transmitted to another place

phrasal verb

Produce, emit, or give out something.

Usage examples:

Radar signals were sent out in powerful pulses

phrasal verb

Dispatch items to a number of people.

Usage examples:

The company sent out written information about the stock

idiom

Be available or ready for a certain function or service

phrasal verb

Be present while something bad is happening but fail to take any action to stop it.

Usage examples:

He was beaten to the ground as onlookers stood by

phrasal verb

Be ready to deal or assist with something.

Usage examples:

Two battalions were on their way, and a third was standing by

verb

To get rid of large numbers of employees, especially in order to reduce costs

Usage examples:

Axe jobs/posts/staff one of the uk's biggest retailers yesterday unveiled plans to axe up to 1,000 …

noun

An award given to the player who scores the most goals in a competition or season (= the period of the year when a sport is played)

Usage examples:

Last season, the striker received the european golden boot award for his 36 league goals.

idiom

To force yourself to perform an unpleasant or difficult action or to be brave in a difficult situation

Usage examples:

I decided i had to bite the bullet and take a couple of math classes even though i knew they were h…

idiom

To be told to leave your job

Usage examples:

Rick got the push a few weeks ago., she got the push from martin last night.

noun

A bag, or the amount contained in a bag

Usage examples:

Plastic sacks, a sack of flour, villages were sacked and burned by the raiders.

noun

A large bag made of strong cloth, paper, or plastic, used to store large amounts of something

Usage examples:

The corn was stored in large sacks., a sack of sth the men carry 100-pound sacks of coffee on their…

adjective

Not valid or legally binding.

Usage examples:

The contract was void

noun

A completely empty space.

Usage examples:

The black void of space

verb

Declare that (something) is not valid or legally binding.

Usage examples:

The supreme court voided the statute

noun

The action of voiding or the state of being voided.

Usage examples:

The voidance of exhaust gases

verb

Declare that (something) is not valid or legally binding.

Usage examples:

The supreme court voided the statute

adjective

Not valid or legally binding.

Usage examples:

The contract was void

adjective

Completely empty.

Usage examples:

Void spaces surround the tanks