to discharge
Third Person
discharges
Present Participle
discharging
Past Tense
discharged
Past Participle
discharged
1
to free or release someone from legal or official confinement
transitive
- The judge decided to discharge the defendant due to insufficient evidence, clearing them of all charges.
- After serving their full sentence, the prison authorities discharged the inmate and escorted them to freedom.
- The parole board voted to discharge the offender from probation.
- The immigration authorities decided to discharge the asylum seeker and grant them refugee status.
- The correctional facility discharged the juvenile offender upon completion of their rehabilitation program.
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(of a firearm) to release a projectile or burst of energy when triggered
- The rifle discharged with a loud bang, echoing through the forest.
- Despite being well-trained, the soldier's weapon discharged prematurely during the skirmish.
- The revolver discharged as the suspect struggled with the police officer, causing a moment of chaos.
- The hunter's shotgun discharged as he stumbled over a fallen branch, startling nearby wildlife.
- The old musket discharged with a cloud of smoke, signaling the start of the reenactment.
3
to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties
transitive
- After completing their tour of duty, the soldier was honorably discharged from the military.
- Due to a medical condition, the servicemember was medically discharged from the Navy.
- The veteran, having served for several years, received an official discharge from active duty.
- The army captain decided to request an early discharge to pursue a civilian career.
- Following a period of exemplary service, the sergeant was granted a discharge with full honors.
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4
to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care
transitive
- The doctor discharged the patient from the hospital after a successful surgery and confirmed recovery.
- The medical team decided to discharge the elderly patient to free up a bed for more critical cases.
- After a week of observation, the doctor deemed the patient well enough to be discharged from the hospital.
- The patient was discharged against medical advice due to their insistence on continuing treatment at home.
- The hospital's goal is to ensure patients are discharged promptly to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
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to carry out or complete all necessary tasks or obligations associated with a duty or responsibility
transitive
- The diligent employee discharged her responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
- Despite facing numerous challenges, he discharged his duties as project manager.
- As the team leader, she ensured that every member discharged their assigned tasks effectively to meet project deadlines.
- The physician discharged her duty of care by providing thorough medical treatment and advice to her patients.
- Despite the challenging circumstances, the teacher discharged her duty to educate her students.
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to give off or release a substance like gas or liquid
transitive
- The factory was fined for discharging pollutants into the river, causing environmental damage.
- The volcano discharged ash and lava during the eruption, covering the surrounding area.
- The car's exhaust system discharged harmful gasses into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution.
- The sewer system discharged wastewater into the ocean, affecting marine life in the vicinity.
- The pressure relief valve discharged steam to prevent the boiler from exploding.
7
to remove or neutralize the electric charge from an object
transitive
- The lightning rod on the building's rooftop is designed to discharge any buildup of static electricity
- The power plant discharged excess energy into the grid during periods of low demand.
- The lightning strike discharged the atmospheric buildup of static electricity.
- Before performing maintenance on the electrical equipment, it's essential to discharge any stored energy to avoid the risk of electric shock.
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to free or release someone from a contractual or legal obligation
transitive
- The court ordered the landlord to discharge the tenant from the lease agreement due to breach of contract.
- After completing the agreed-upon terms, the contractor was discharged from their obligations to renovate the building.
- The company decided to discharge the supplier from the contract due to consistently late deliveries.
- Following mediation, the parties reached an agreement to discharge each other from all claims and liabilities related to the dispute.
- The partnership agreement included provisions for how to discharge a partner from the business.
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to release a projectile from a firearm
transitive
- The soldier carefully aimed before discharging his rifle, hitting the target with precision.
- The hunter discharged his shotgun, bringing down the bird in a single shot.
- The sailor discharged the ship's cannons, signaling the start of the naval battle.
- The sniper discharged his rifle from a hidden position, taking out the enemy sniper with a single shot.
- The security guard discharged his sidearm into the air to deter the intruders from advancing further.
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10
to drop or unload goods or passengers from a vessel onto land or another mode of transportation
transitive
- As the vessel reached the harbor, the crew prepared to discharge the cargo.
- The bustling port echoed with the sounds of cranes and machinery as they discharged the containers from the cargo ship.
- Upon arrival at the dock, the passengers eagerly waited for the crew to discharge them from the cruise liner.
- Despite the stormy weather, the crew successfully discharged the livestock.
- The bustling port city relied on efficient operations to discharge the goods from the cargo ships.
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(of a wound or body part) to slowly release an infectious liquid, called pus
transitive
- The infected cut on his arm started to discharge pus, causing him considerable discomfort.
- The doctor carefully cleaned and dressed the wound to prevent it from discharging any pus.
- The surgeon made an incision to allow the infected area to discharge the built-up pus.
- The wound became increasingly painful and started to discharge pus, prompting the patient to seek medical care.
- The wound care team regularly cleaned and dressed the wound to minimize the risk of it discharging pus.