launch
BrE /lɔːn(t)ʃ/ AmE /lɔntʃ/
verb en → es
past launched pp launched ing launching
to start a new project, business, or product
lanzar, poner en marcha, iniciar
- launch something
Collocations launch a website · launch a new product
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The company launched its new app last week.
La empresa lanzó su nueva aplicación la semana pasada.
to send a spacecraft or satellite into space
lanzar, poner en órbita
- launch something
Collocations launch a rocket · launch a satellite
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The space agency will launch the probe next month.
La agencia espacial lanzará la sonda el próximo mes.
to move a ship from where it was built to the water for the first time
lanzar, botar (un barco)
- launch something
Collocations launch a ship · launch a yacht
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The new cruise liner was launched yesterday.
El nuevo crucero fue botado ayer.
to start an attack or military operation
lanzar, iniciar (un ataque)
- launch something
Collocations launch a missile · launch an attack
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The army launched a surprise attack on the enemy.
El ejército lanzó un ataque sorpresa al enemigo.
to throw or hit a ball in sport, especially to start play
lanzar, tirar (una pelota)
- launch something
Collocations launch a ball · launch the puck
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The quarterback launched the ball downfield.
El mariscal de campo lanzó la pelota hacia el fondo del campo.
to push or pull something with great force, especially to move it quickly
lanzar, empujar con fuerza
- launch something
Collocations launch a rocket · launch the car forward
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He launched himself at the door.
Se lanzó hacia la puerta.
to set sail or start a voyage
lanzar, zarpar (un barco)
- launch
Collocations the ship launched from the port · they launched into the sea
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The expedition will launch in April.
La expedición zarpará en abril.
to publish or release a book, article, etc., for the first time
lanzar, publicar
- launch something
Collocations launch a book · launch an article
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The author launched her new novel at the bookstore.
La autora lanzó su nueva novela en la librería.