launched

4 definitions • 7 examples

past simple and past participle of

to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product:

The programme was launched a year ago.

The airline will launch its new transatlantic service next month.

A devastating attack was launched on the rebel stronghold.

[ + adv/prep ] UK After working for the company for several years she decided to launch out on her own and set up in business.

to send something out, such as a new ship into the water or a spacecraft into space:

A spokesman for the dockyard said they hoped to launch the first submarine within two years.

to launch a missile

to jump with great force:

The defender launched himself at the attacking player, bringing him to the ground.