launch

//lɔːntʃ//
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Verb

launchInfinitive
launchPresent tense
launchedPast tense
launchedPast participle
launchingPresent participle
launchesThird-person singular
1

To send a rocket, missile, or spacecraft into the air or into space.

NASA will launch a new satellite next month.

2

To put a boat or ship into the water for the first time or to set it moving on water.

They will launch the new ship next month.

3

To start or introduce a new product, service, or venture to the public.

The company will launch a new smartphone next month.

4

To throw or propel something with force.

He launched the ball across the field.

5

To begin something energetically or enthusiastically.

She launched into her presentation with great enthusiasm.

Noun

launchSingular
launchesPlural
1

The act or instance of launching something, especially a rocket, product, or boat.

The launch of the new smartphone was a huge success.

2

A large motorboat used for transportation or pleasure.

We took a launch across the harbor to the island.

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