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discharge in Dutch

discharge in Dutch is voltooien, ontladen — discharge means to officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.

discharge in Dutch

voltooien
verb
To accomplish or complete, as an obligation.
ontladen
verb
(electricity) To release (an accumulated charge).

What does "discharge" mean?

  1. verb To officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.
    "He was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment."
  2. verb To fire a weapon, or to release something suddenly, such as a liquid, gas, or electrical charge.
    "The gun was accidentally discharged during cleaning."
  3. verb To fulfil or pay off a duty, debt, or obligation.
    "The company discharged its debts before going into liquidation."
  4. noun The act of releasing someone or something, such as a patient, employee, or soldier.
    "He received his discharge papers a month early."
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discharge in a sentence

  • He was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment.
  • She was honorably discharged from the army after ten years of service.
  • The gun was accidentally discharged during cleaning.
  • Untreated waste was discharged directly into the river.

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What is "discharge" in Dutch?

"discharge" in Dutch is voltooien, ontladen. discharge means: To officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.

How do you use "discharge" in a sentence?

Example: "He was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment." In Dutch, "discharge" is voltooien, ontladen.

Are there other ways to say "discharge" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "discharge": voltooien, ontladen.

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