LEARNit Dictionary

launch

verb
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1
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to start an activity, especially an organized one
راه‌اندازی کردن, شروع کردن, آغاز کردن
2
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to make a product or service available to the public for the first time; to become available for the first time
راه‌اندازی کردن, ارائه کردن, عرضه اولیه
The company plans to launch the service to coincide with the World Cup this summer.
The updated website will be officially launched at the conference in April.
The new series launches in July.
compare soft-launch
3
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to put a ship or boat into the water, especially one that has just been built
به آب انداختن
The Navy is to launch a new warship today.
The lifeboat was launched immediately.
4
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to send something such as a spacecraft, weapon, etc. into space, into the sky or through water
پرتاب کردن, به فضا فرستادن
to launch a missile/rocket
The satellite was successfully launched into orbit earlier this month.
5
to criticize somebody/something or protest strongly
انتقاد کردن, اعتراض شدید کردن
He launched a biting attack on the senior management.
Residents have launched a protest against the proposed development.
6
to jump forwards with a lot of force
جهیدن, پرش کردن, خیز برداشتن
Without warning he launched himself at me.
(figurative)She launched herself on the rock world with a brilliant album.
7
to start a computer program; (of a computer program) to start
اجرا کردن, راه اندازی کردن
You can launch programs and documents from your keyboard.
It’s not the fastest way to launch an application.
I was impressed with how fast the app launches.
noun
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the action of launching something
راه‌اندازی, پرتاب, آغاز
2
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an event at which something is made available to the public for the first time
معرفی, ارائه, رونمایی, عرضه اولیه
a book/product launch
Speaking at the launch of her new book, she thanked her family for their support.
About 50 artists attended the official launch of the exhibition.
compare soft launch
3
a large boat with a motor
قایق موتوری, لانچ
one of the world's largest ocean-going launch platforms