discharging
|dis/charg/ing|
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/dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒɪŋ/
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/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒɪŋ/
(discharge)
release from obligation
Etymology
'discharge' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'descharger,' where 'des-' meant 'away' and 'charger' meant 'to load.'
'descharger' transformed into the Middle English word 'discharge,' and eventually became the modern English word 'discharge.'
Initially, it meant 'to unload or release,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to release or let go of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of releasing or letting go of something, such as a substance, duty, or responsibility.
The factory is discharging waste into the river.
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Verb 2
present participle form of 'discharge'.
The battery is discharging quickly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40