launch
word
Definition
To launch something is to send it out, start it, or introduce it publicly. It is often used for rockets, products, websites, campaigns, and new projects.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in business and tech: 'launch a product', 'launch a website', 'launch a campaign'. For rockets and missiles, it means 'send into the air/space'. It sounds more formal and intentional than just 'start'. As a noun, 'launch' also means the event or moment something begins.
Example Sentences
They will launch the new phone next month.
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They chose Friday to launch the campaign because more people are online then.
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The company will launch a new website soon.
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NASA plans to launch the rocket at dawn.
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We’re finally ready to launch the app after months of testing.
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If this goes well, we can launch in two more countries next year.
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