Definitions

1. verb

to let or cause to flow out, as a liquid or gas; to release from restraint or confinement

“The doctor will discharge the patient after he fully recovers.”

2. noun

the act or process of discharging; the release of a liquid or gas; a formal statement dismissing someone from employment or military service

“The factory’s discharge of toxic waste into the river caused an environmental disaster.”

3. noun

a current of water flowing out to sea; a flow of fluid or gas from a container or system

“The discharge of water from the dam caused a significant rise in the river’s water level.”

4. noun

a written or printed statement, especially one issued by a court, confirming that someone is entitled to a benefit or allowance

“The discharge papers confirmed that John was eligible for a veterans’ pension.”

5. noun

a sudden release of energy or a sudden movement, especially of a crowd

“The discharge of the crowd was chaotic, with people pushing and shoving to get out of the stadium.”