26984 words

launches

16 definitions • 33 examples
1
an event to celebrate or introduce something new:

Examples:

How much champagne will we need for the launch?
2
an occasion when a ship is put into water, or a spacecraft is sent into space, for the first time:

Examples:

The launch of the space shuttle was delayed for 24 hours because of bad weather.
3
a boat that has an engine and carries passengers for short distances, especially on a lake or a river, or from the land to a larger boat
4
to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product:

Examples:

The programme was launched a year ago.
[ + adv/prep ] UK After working for the company for several years she decided to launch out on her own and set up in business.
5
to send something out, such as a new ship into the water or a spacecraft into space:

Examples:

A spokesman for the dockyard said they hoped to launch the first submarine within two years.
6
to jump with great force:

Examples:

The defender launched himself at the attacking player, bringing him to the ground.
7
to send something out, esp. a vehicle into space or a ship onto water:

Examples:

8
to begin, or to introduce a new plan or product:

Examples:

[ T ] We’re planning to launch a new Internet services company next month.
[ I always + adv/prep ] He launched into a verbal attack on her handling of the finances.
9
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an introduction of a new plan or product:

Examples:

Frank went to the launch of Hibichu’s new flat-screen TV.
11
an act of sending something out, esp. a vehicle into space or a ship onto water:

Examples:

The launch of the space shuttle was delayed by bad weather.
13
the beginning of something new, such as a plan, business, or job:

Examples:

campaign/career launch It's a fresh start for the lead singer and a career launch for the artists involved.
14
to begin something new such as a plan or business:
15
to introduce a new product or service for sale:

Examples:

The manufacturer has launched a new car, which will go on sale this spring.
launch a product/range The jeweller is about to launch a range at a well-known department store.
16
to start a new job, to start work in a new industry, or to start a new part of your work life:

Examples:

Michael launched his career as a software salesman.
launch sb/yourself as sth She launched herself as a designer of high-end handbags.

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