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launch launcheslaunchinglaunched

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verbTo launch a rocket, missile, or satellite means to send it into the air or into space.NASA plans to launch a satellite to study cosmic rays.The rocket was launched early this morning.This morning's launch of the space shuttle has been delayed.To launch a ship or a boat means to put it into water, often for the first time after it has been built.There was no time to launch the lifeboats because the ferry capsized with such alarming speed.The launch of a ship was a big occasion.To launch a large and important activity, for example a military attack, means to start it.Heavy fighting has been going on after the guerrillas had launched their offensive.The police have launched an investigation into the incident.The President was on holiday when the coup was launched....the launch of a campaign to restore law and order.If a company launches a new product, it makes it available to the public.Crabtree & Evelyn has just launched a new jam, Worcesterberry Preserve.The company recently hired her as a model to launch its new range.The company's spending has also risen following the launch of a new Sunday magazine.nounA launch is a large motorboat that is used for carrying people on rivers and lakes and in harbours .The captain was on the deck of the launch, steadying the boat for the pilot.We'll make a trip by launch to White Island. B2

word	launch
definition	verb To launch a rocket, missile, or satellite means to send it into the air or into space. NASA plans to launch a satellite to study cosmic rays. The rocket was launched early this morning. This morning's launch of the space shuttle has been delayed. To launch a ship or a boat means to put it into water, often for the first time after it has been built. There was no time to launch the lifeboats because the ferry capsized with such alarming speed. The launch of a ship was a big occasion. To launch a large and important activity, for example a military attack, means to start it. Heavy fighting has been going on after the guerrillas had launched their offensive. The police have launched an investigation into the incident. The President was on holiday when the coup was launched. ...the launch of a campaign to restore law and order. If a company launches a new product, it makes it available to the public. Crabtree & Evelyn has just launched a new jam, Worcesterberry Preserve. The company recently hired her as a model to launch its new range. The company's spending has also risen following the launch of a new Sunday magazine. noun A launch is a large motorboat that is used for carrying people on rivers and lakes and in harbours . The captain was on the deck of the launch, steadying the boat for the pilot. We'll make a trip by launch to White Island.
inflections	launcheslaunchinglaunched
cefr-level	B2

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