No. 4,294 in German
entlassen
"Entlassen" means "to dismiss" or "to release."
In a sentence
Der Manager hat gestern einen Mitarbeiter entlassen.
The manager dismissed an employee yesterday.
Here, 'entlassen' is used in the context of terminating employment. It directly refers to the act of ending someone's employment contract.
Nach seinem Krankenhausaufenthalt wurde er entlassen und durfte nach Hause gehen.
After his hospital stay, he was discharged and could go home.
In this sentence, 'entlassen' means 'discharged' from a medical institution, indicating that the person is allowed to leave and no longer requires care.
Die Soldaten wurden nach dem Krieg entlassen.
The soldiers were discharged after the war.
Here, 'entlassen' refers to the release of soldiers from their military service, indicating the official cessation of their duty.
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