Launching
ˈlɔːn(t)ʃɪŋ
Definitions
4 meaningsTo start or set in motion; to begin or initiate something, especially a project, product, or event.
ˈlɔːn(t)ʃɪŋ
To set in motion
The company is launching its new marketing campaign.
💡 Simply: Like when you push a boat into the water for the first time or when you start a new game on your phone. It's like saying, 'Let's get this started!'
👶 For kids: To start something like a rocket going into space or a new toy coming out in the store.
More Examples
The government is launching an investigation into the matter.
They are launching a new website.
How It's Used
"NASA is launching a new satellite into orbit."
"The company is launching a new product next month."
"The navy is launching a new missile."
To propel or send something forth with force.
ˈlɔːn(t)ʃɪŋ
To send forth or project
The catapult was used for launching projectiles.
💡 Simply: Imagine throwing a ball really, really far. Or shooting a rocket! That's launching.
👶 For kids: To throw something or send something out.
More Examples
He launched the paper airplane across the room.
The catapult was used for launching projectiles.
How It's Used
"The soldiers were launching a grenade."
"The pitcher is launching the ball."
To introduce a product or service to the market.
ˈlɔːn(t)ʃɪŋ
To introduce (a product) into the market
The company is launching its new product next month.
💡 Simply: Imagine when a new toy or video game becomes available to buy. That's called launching. It's when something new is released!
👶 For kids: To start selling a new thing.
More Examples
The store is launching a new line of clothing.
They are launching a new app.
How It's Used
"The company is launching its new smartphone next month."
The act or instance of launching something.
ˈlɔːn(t)ʃɪŋ
The act of launching something
The launching of the new product was a huge success.
💡 Simply: It's the moment when something new begins, like the start of a new project.
👶 For kids: The beginning of something.
More Examples
The launching of the rocket was delayed due to weather.
The company announced the launching of their latest project.
How It's Used
"The launching of the new product was a huge success."
"The launching of the rocket was delayed due to weather."
Synonyms
Begin
Commence
Initiate
Introduce
Discharge
Fire
Fling
Debut
Beginning
Commencement
Initiation
Introduction
Antonyms
Abandon
Conclude
Halt
Catch
Hold
Discontinue
Cessation
Closure
Conclusion
End
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 broadside
To attack someone or something with a harsh criticism or strong statement.
"The newspaper launched a broadside against the politician's policies."
From Middle English launchen, from Old French lancer ('to throw, hurl'), from Vulgar Latin *lanceare, from Latin lancea ('lance, spear').
The term has been used since the 15th century, originally referring to throwing or casting. Its use expanded to include the release of ships and projectiles and then more abstract concepts such as starting a project or introducing a product.