launch — to start or set in motion, especially a new activity, product, or venture
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to start or set in motion, especially a new activity, product, or venture
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɔːntʃ/
Korean meaning: 시작하다, 착수하다, 출시하다
Korean pronunciation: 론치 (강세: 론치)
Example Sentences
- The chef decided to launch his cooking show right after lunch time.
- They will launch the new app next week.
- My cat launched itself at the red dot like a furry missile.
launch
VERB//lɔːntʃ//
to start or set in motion, especially a new activity, product, or venture
The company launched a new product after years of development.
With staunch resolve despite his paunch, he's ready to launch!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'lancer' meaning 'to throw' or 'to hurl', which derives from Late Latin 'lanceare', related to 'lancea' (lance). The word originally referred to the act of throwing a lance in medieval combat.
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📝Examples
“The chef decided to launch his cooking show right after lunch time.”
“They will launch the new app next week.”
“My cat launched itself at the red dot like a furry missile.”
“The government plans to launch a new policy to reduce pollution.”
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