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discharge

[ həˈloʊ ]
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Leaving a place or removing something is called discharge. Think of stopping an infection from spreading inside your body; doctors say you're being discharged when they feel you are ready to leave the hospital and go home again.

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"discharge" as noun

1 - Pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology.

2 - The act of accomplishing (an obligation) or repaying a debt etc.; performance.

3 - The act of expelling or letting go.

"discharge" as verb

1 - To accomplish or complete, as an obligation.

2 - To free of a debt, claim, obligation, responsibility, accusation, etc.; to absolve; to acquit; to forgive; to clear.

3 - To send away (a creditor) satisfied by payment; to pay one's debt or obligation to.

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Synonyms
1 - discharging
2 - dismissal
3 - release
4 - firing
5 - carrying out
6 - venting
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Antonyms
1 - retention
2 - keep
3 - hold
4 - maintain
5 - retain
6 - withhold
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Examples in Context

1 - Every electrical panel needs a dedicated ground wire for effective discharge .

1 - Cada panel eléctrico necesita un cable de tierra dedicado para una descarga efectiva.

2 - In certain gases, the glow discharge produces a colorful spectrum of light.

2 - En ciertos gases, la descarga luminosa produce un espectro de luz colorido.

3 - He noticed discharge from his eye, indicating a possible eye infection.

3 - Notó secreción en el ojo, lo que indicaba una posible infección ocular.

4 - Sometimes there can be some eye tearing or a white discharge .

4 - Algunas veces el ojo puede tener algo de lagrimeo o secreción blanca.

5 - A cheerful nurse greeted patients during their discharge from the hospital.

5 - Una enfermera alegre saludaba a los pacientes durante su alta del hospital.

6 - His early discharge from the hospital surprised many, including his doctors.

6 - Su alta temprana del hospital sorprendió a muchos, incluidos sus médicos.

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