English

launch

lɔntʃ, lɑnt͡ʃ, lɑːnt͡ʃ, lɒnt͡ʃ, lɔnt͡ʃ, lɔːnt͡ʃ, lɑːntʃ
Meaning: the act of starting something new; the act of sending a rocket into space
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: lɑnt͡ʃ, lɑːnt͡ʃ, lɒnt͡ʃ, lɔnt͡ʃ, lɔːnt͡ʃ, lɑːntʃ

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Example sentences

The launch of the new rocket was a success.
The launch of the new rocket was a success.
We walk through the checklist together before each launch.
We walk through the checklist together before each launch.
The final countdown to the rocket launch has begun.
The final countdown to the rocket launch has begun.
After the launch, the team learned that the project was not all fun and games.
After the launch, the team learned that the project was not all fun and games.
Engineers write a postmortem after a launch fails.
Engineers write a postmortem after a launch fails.

Usage Notes

Used for introducing products, starting companies, or sending vehicles into the air/space.

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