launch¹ Definition
launch (lônc̸h)
transitive verb
- to hurl, discharge, or send off (a weapon, blow, etc.)
- to send forth with some force to launch a plane by catapult
- to cause (a newly built vessel) to slide from the land into the water; set afloat
- to set in operation; start, inaugurate, etc. to launch an attack, launch a new ad campaign
- to start (a person) on some course or career
Etymology: ME launchen < OFr lanchier < LL(Ec) lanceare, to wield a lance < L lancea, lance
intransitive verb
- to put to sea: often with out or forth
- to start on some new course or enterprise: often with out or forth
- to throw oneself (into) with vigor; rush; plunge to launch into a tirade
noun
the act or process of launching
adjective
designating or of vehicles, facilities, sites, etc. used in the launching of spacecraft or missiles
launch² Definition
launch (lônc̸h)
noun
- Historical the largest boat carried by a warship
- an open, or partly enclosed, motorboat
Etymology: Sp or Port lancha < ? Malay lancharan < lanchar, swift
launch Synonyms
launch Synonyms
launch
v.
launch Usage Examples
Object
- campaign: Last week, Oxfam launched the new campaign to MAKE TRADE FAIR.
- attack: Yes, Clinton launched a cruise missile attack on the mountains of Afghanistan.
- initiative: President Bush launched the international initiative in Krakow, Poland, in May 2003.
- consultation: Notes to Editors: The Microgeneration Strategy is a result of a three month consultation launched in June 2005.
- today: April 2005 26/04/05 New telephone hotline launched A new one-stop service to make booking a golfing holiday in St Andrews easier was launched today.
- appeal: Usually they would launch a fundraising appeal, apply for a grant or borrow from the bank.
Converse of object
- announce: We are pleased to announce the launch of this exciting venture.
- celebrate: Come and celebrate the launch of the Awareness Week, at a party where everyone's welcome!
- attend: Those attending the launch will receive a complimentary copy of the report.
- see: The second half saw the launch of an exciting new Scottish dance band, the New Harry Roberts Band.
Preposition: at
beginning: Head teacher Richard Wiggin says many parents are already taking advantage of the scheme, which was launched at the beginning of the month.
Adjective modifier
- official: Monday 2nd December sees the official launch of this new group to bring local people together to promote healthy hearts.
- successful: Lewis Lite gains weight 4 th October 2005 Following the successful launch of Lewis Lite, the service has now been expanded.
- upcoming: The upcoming launch is scheduled for 06:09 GMT on Friday, 26 September 2003 with a live satellite link across Europe via Eutelsat W2.
Modifies a noun
- pad: But at least the rain should keep the rocket on its launch pad.
- date: The service, to be called La Tre, aims to reach 70 % of the Italian population by the launch date.
Noun used with modifier
product: Here you can browse through information about Lager, including new product launches.
Preposition: in
spring: The final CD-Rom will be launched in spring 2006.
Preposition: of
Browse dictionary entries near launch
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