"discharge" meaning in All languages combined

See discharge on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ [UK], /ˈdɪstʃɑrdʒ/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-discharge (verb).wav [UK], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-discharge (noun).wav [UK], en-us-discharge.ogg [US] Forms: discharge [singular], discharges [plural]
enPR: dĭs'chärj [US] Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The act of discharging is also called a discharge.
    Sense id: simple-discharge-en-noun-lnZvSU5S
  2. Something released (in a discharge) is also called a discharge.
    Sense id: simple-discharge-en-noun-JBxrrU3r
  3. A discharge is a substance (other than blood) coming from a wound or part of your body, usually because of infection.
    Sense id: simple-discharge-en-noun-gIIwltAb Categories (other): Medicine

Verb [English]

IPA: /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ [UK], /dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-discharge (verb).wav [UK], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-discharge (noun).wav [UK], en-us-discharge.ogg [US] Forms: discharge [canonical], discharges [third-person, singular], discharged [past], discharged [past, participle], discharging [present, participle]
enPR: dĭschärj' [US] Head templates: {{verb|discharg|e}} [POS TABLE]
  1. To discharge something is to release it or let it go, especially all at once.
    Sense id: simple-discharge-en-verb-QSbskHTw
  2. When a gun goes off, it is said to discharge.
    Sense id: simple-discharge-en-verb-psK4K-0m
  3. When you are discharged, you are allowed to leave.
    Sense id: simple-discharge-en-verb-c5SJWkTU
  4. When a debt or obligation is been met or is ended, it is discharged.
    Sense id: simple-discharge-en-verb-9tEluBh5
  5. Discharge is the opposite of charge for things like batteries and reservoirs.
    Sense id: simple-discharge-en-verb-0KRSjvTZ
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