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Definition launch in American English

launch verb

verb
/lɔntʃ/
1

to send a missile, space vehicle, satellite, or other object into the air or into space; to travel into the air or into space

Example

The agency will launch a new weather satellite next month.

Example

The missiles are set to launch at any time.

Synonyms and related words
aerospace Apollo astronaut
1.1

to put a boat or ship into water

Synonyms and related words
a bad/good sailor the Admiral’s Cup ahoy
Example

The police confirmed that an inquiry has been launched into the incident.

Example

the man who launched him on a career in the music business

Example

The project officially launches tomorrow.

Synonyms and related words
bring about start off create
2.1

to start selling a new product or service to the public

Example

The company announced it will launch a new version of its software in January.

3

to start a computer program

Example

Each app is launched using a different set of gestures.

Example

I press Option and an F-key, the program launches or becomes active.

Synonyms and related words
log on log off power up
Definition launch in American English