Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
noun
The launch of a missile in such a way that the rocket motor ignites outside of the launch tube, ejecting the missile non-explosively.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
The release of a product or service (particularly software) to a limited audience, often in order to gain data on the product's usage and acceptance by customers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, marketing
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Synonyms: soft opening, soft release
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noun
The subtle or ambiguous announcement of a romantic relationship, often via social media.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet, informal, transitive
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verb
Alternative form of soft-launch.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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History
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