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discharge (verb)

To officially allow someone to leave a place, such as a hospital or the military; to send out a substance, liquid, or gas; or to perform a duty or paying a debt.

💬 Example

"He was discharged from the hospital after three days of observation."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'DIS' (away) and 'CHARGE' (a load). To discharge is to take the load away—whether it's a patient's illness, a s...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The hospital released me. → The hospital discharged me.

He discharged from his job. → He was discharged from his job.

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