Launched
[lɔːn(t)ʃt]
Definitions
3 meaningsTo start or initiate something, typically with a forceful or decisive action.
[lɔːn(t)ʃt]
To set in motion or start something.
The company launched its new product line last week.
💡 Simply: Think of launching a new game app on your phone. It means to put it out there for everyone to use, like when a store opens its doors for the first time. Or, it is when you start a party!
👶 For kids: To start something, like when you send a toy rocket into the air!
More Examples
The space agency launched a satellite to collect data.
He launched into a tirade after the misunderstanding.
How It's Used
"The company launched a new marketing campaign."
"NASA launched the new rocket into space."
"The general launched a surprise attack."
To send or propel something, usually a projectile, with force.
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To send forth or propel a projectile.
They launched a rocket into space.
💡 Simply: Like throwing a ball as hard as you can! Or shooting a dart.
👶 For kids: To send something flying, like a paper airplane.
More Examples
The pitcher launched the baseball towards the batter.
The catapult launched stones at the castle walls.
How It's Used
"The navy launched a missile at the enemy ship."
"The engineers launched the drone from the roof."
"The quarterback launched the ball downfield."
To present or make something available to the public.
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To start something formally; to introduce publicly.
The band launched their new album with a concert.
💡 Simply: It's like when a store opens with lots of special events! Or when a company creates a new product.
👶 For kids: To show something new to everyone, like a new toy.
More Examples
They launched the website on Monday.
The museum launched a new exhibit.
How It's Used
"The company launched its new website."
"The company launched a new advertising campaign."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
launch into
To begin doing something with energy and enthusiasm, often a speech or a discussion.
"She launched into a passionate speech about climate change."
launch a career
To start a career or professional life.
"She launched her career as a lawyer after passing the bar exam."
From Middle English launchen, from Old French lancier, to throw a lance, from lance, lance.
The word 'launch' has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of throwing a weapon, such as a lance. Its meaning broadened over time to include the starting of ventures and the introduction of products.
Memory tip
Imagine launching a rocket - you're starting something big and moving it forward.
Word Origin
"To throw a lance"