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to release; to let go; to free; to set free; to let loose; to turn loose
to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
窮屈そうなので鳥を籠から放してあげた。
I released the bird from the cage.
彼の手を放さないでください。
Please don't let go of his hand.
広い公園で犬を放して自由に遊ばせた。
I let the dog loose to play in the park.