launch
Third Person
launches
Present Participle
launching
Past Tense
launched
Past Participle
launched
1
to start an organized activity or operation
transitive
- They plan to launch a marketing campaign to promote the event.
- He plans to launch a charity fundraiser to support local schools.
- We are launching the project later today.
- He has launched several successful businesses in the past.
Antonyms:
2
to push or throw something strongly
transitive
- He launched the ball across the field with incredible strength.
- The athlete launched the javelin into the air, aiming for a new record.
- She launched the paper airplane from the balcony.
- The soldier launched the grenade towards the target.
- He launched the stone into the water with a powerful throw.
3
to send an object, such as a satellite, missile, etc., into space
transitive
- The military launched a missile as part of a test exercise.
- NASA plans to launch a new satellite into orbit next month.
- The submarine successfully launched a torpedo during the naval exercise.
- SpaceX is preparing to launch another batch of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.
4
to make a new product or provide a new service and introduce it to the public
transitive
- The company will launch its new smartphone next week.
- The startup launched their innovative app to a global audience.
- The tech company is set to launch their latest software update soon.
- The company successfully launched the eco-friendly product last month.
- The team worked hard to launch the website ahead of schedule.
5
to make a sudden, forceful motion
- The cat launched at the toy, pouncing on it with quick agility.
- The dog launched toward the ball, eager to fetch it.
- The athlete launched into the air to make a powerful jump.
- The child launched forward on the swing, trying to go higher.
Synonyms:
6
to begin flight by taking off from the ground, typically using wind or mechanical assistance
- The pilot launched the hang glider smoothly from the top of the hill.
- The instructor demonstrated how to properly launch the paraglider.
- The team prepared to launch their balloons early in the morning.
- She felt a rush of adrenaline as she launched into the sky.
- They used a winch to help launch the glider from the airfield.
Synonyms:
7
to open or start an app or program on a computer or device
transitive
- She clicked the icon to launch the app.
- He launched the program to begin the project.
- I accidentally closed the app, so I had to launch it again.
- She launched the website from her tablet.
- You can launch the game by clicking the icon.
8
(of an application or computer program) to start working or operating
- The system will automatically launch after you log in.
- The app launched without any issues.
- The program didn’t launch properly, so I had to restart it.
- Once the system launches, it will show the main menu.
- The app takes a few seconds to launch after clicking the icon.
9
to set a boat, ship, or similar vessel in motion by pushing it or letting it move into the water
- The team launched the new vessel with great excitement.
- The fishermen launched their ship before the storm came.
- She launched the kayak into the river for a peaceful ride.
- He launched the lifeboat to rescue the sailors.
- She helped launch the canoe for a peaceful ride.