Definitions

1. noun

the act of freeing someone or something from an obligation, duty, or responsibility

“The soldier was given a discharge from the army after completing his service.”

2. noun

the act of releasing or sending out a fluid, such as water or electricity

“The plant’s discharge of water helped to regulate its internal temperature.”

3. noun

the act of paying off a debt or liability

“The company’s discharge of its debt allowed it to operate more efficiently.”

4. verb

to free someone or something from an obligation, duty, or responsibility

“The doctor discharged the patient from the hospital after their recovery.”

5. verb

to release or send out a fluid, such as water or electricity

“The dam’s discharge of water caused the nearby town to flood.”

6. verb

to pay off a debt or liability

“The company discharged its debt and became profitable.”