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Definition publish in British English

publish verb

verb
/ˈpʌblɪʃ/
1

to produce something that people want to read, watch or play and make it available to the public

Example

In order for indie developers to publish a game on the Xbox Live Arcade they will be required to partner with Microsoft Game Studios or a third-party publisher.

Example

Why shouldn't newspapers continue to publish online and in print?

Example

Don't publish your e-book without a cover.

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2

to put something someone has written where other people can read it, on paper or online

Example

Every month we publish select prose and poetry on our site.

Example

We reserve the right to publish your comment online or in print.

Example

Several times now, I've accidentally clicked publish before my post was done.

Example

Our research is being published in a well-known medical journal.

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3

to make information available for everyone to read

Example

The results of the crime survey were published in June.

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Example

Rebecca was under immense pressure to follow her professor's publish or perish credo.

Definition publish in British English