discharge

the sudden giving off of energy

the act of venting

a substance that is emitted or released

any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body; "the discharge of pus"

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

the pouring forth of a fluid

the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

a formal written statement of relinquishment

the act of discharging a gun

complete or carry out; "discharge one's duties"

pour forth or release; "discharge liquids"

free from obligations or duties

remove the charge from

go off or discharge; "The gun fired"

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"

eliminate (a substance); "combustion products are exhausted in the engine"; "the plant releases a gas"

leave or unload; "unload the cargo"; "drop off the passengers at the hotel"

cause to go off; "fire a gun"; "fire a bullet"

release from military service

become empty or void of its content; "The room emptied"