launch 1 of 3 verb ˈlȯnch ˈlänch launched; launching; launches transitive verb 1 a : to throw forward : hurl launched an arrow at a target b : to release, catapult, or send off (a self-propelled object) launch a rocket 2 a : to set (a boat or ship) afloat b : to give (a person) a start launched her on a new career c (1)

noun. 1. as in takeoff. a rising from a surface at the start of a flight (as of a rocket) the reporters held their collective breath as they silently watched the space shuttle's launch. Synonyms & Similar Words.

verb (used with object) to set (a boat or ship) in the water. to float (a newly constructed boat or ship) usually by allowing to slide down inclined ways into the water. to send forth, catapult, or …

launch 1 1. To begin a new venture or phase; embark: launch forth on a dangerous mission; launched out on her own after college. 2. To enter enthusiastically into something; plunge: …

launch noun (BEGINNING) [ C usually sing ] an introduction of a new plan or product: Frank went to the launch of Hibichu’s new flat-screen TV. launch noun (SEND) [ C ] an act of sending …

launch 1 (lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ) v.t. 1. to set (a boat or ship) in the water. 2. to float (a newly constructed boat or ship) usu. by allowing it to slide down an incline into the water. 3. to send forth, catapult, or release: to launch a spacecraft. 4. to start (a person) on a course, career, etc. 5. to set going; initiate. 6. to throw; hurl. 7.

Britannica Dictionary definition of LAUNCH [+ object] 1 a : to send or shoot (something, such as a rocket) into the air or water or into outer space launch a rocket/missile/torpedo launch a satellite b : to put (a boat or ship) on the water launch a battleship/lifeboat c : to throw (something) forward in a forceful way launch [= hurl] a spear