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ESLPod_0996_WE_1666 Importing Goods to the U.S. The phrase "to be released," in this podcast, means to be freed from some restrictions or limitations and allowed to move forward or proceed: "Due to the snowstorm, all employees are released from their regular duties for the rest of the day and may go home early." The phrase "to be released" also means to free someone from jail so that he or she can leave: "If those criminals are released, they'll just commit more crimes." When a movie is "released," is it made available to the public for viewing: "When was that film released on DVD?" Finally, the verb "to release" can simply mean to let go of something and stop holding it so that it returns to its normal position: "Release the brake on the car slowly."

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ESLPod 996 to be released Business

Id	ESLPod_0996_WE_1666
Episode Id	ESLPod 996
Episode Title	Importing Goods to the U.S.
Phrase	to be released
Text	The phrase "to be released," in this podcast, means to be freed from some restrictions or limitations and allowed to move forward or proceed: "Due to the snowstorm, all employees are released from their regular duties for the rest of the day and may go home early." The phrase "to be released" also means to free someone from jail so that he or she can leave: "If those criminals are released, they'll just commit more crimes." When a movie is "released," is it made available to the public for viewing: "When was that film released on DVD?" Finally, the verb "to release" can simply mean to let go of something and stop holding it so that it returns to its normal position: "Release the brake on the car slowly."
Topics	Business

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