discharge

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To officially allow or order someone to leave, especially a hospital, the army, or a job.

   The doctor discharged her from the hospital after three days.

2. 2
   verb

   To send out or release a substance, such as liquid or gas.

   The factory was fined for discharging waste into the river.

3. 3
   verb

   To do or carry out a duty or task.

   He always discharged his responsibilities with great care.

4. 4
   noun

   A substance that flows or is released out of something or the body.

   The wound produced a yellow discharge.

From Middle English dischargen, from Old French deschargier (“to unload”), from Late Latin discarricāre (“unload”). By surface analysis, dis- + charge.

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