launching Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
   
2. noun the act of beginning something new
   unveiling; introduction; debut; entry; first appearance.
   
   • they looked forward to the debut of their new product line
3. noun the act of propelling with force
   launch.
   
4. verb set up or found
   found; establish; set up; launch.
   
   • She set up a literacy program
5. verb propel with force
   launch.
   
   • launch the space shuttle
   • Launch a ship
6. verb launch for the first time; launch on a maiden voyage
   launch.
   
   • launch a ship
7. verb begin with vigor
   plunge; launch.
   
   • He launched into a long diatribe
   • She plunged into a dangerous adventure
8. verb get going; give impetus to
   set in motion; launch.
   
   • launch a career
   • Her actions set in motion a complicated judicial process
9. verb smoothen the surface of
   launch.
   
   • launch plaster

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