1 an occasion when a ship is put into water, or a spacecraft is sent into space, for the first time:
2 a boat that has an engine and carries passengers for short distances, especially on a lake or a river, or from the land to a larger boat
3 to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product:
The airline will launch its new transatlantic service next month.
A devastating attack was launched on the rebel stronghold.
[ + adv/prep ] UK After working for the company for several years she decided to launch out on her own and set up in business.
4 to send something out, such as a new ship into the water or a spacecraft into space:
5 to send something out, esp. a vehicle into space or a ship onto water:
On the last shuttle mission, the crew launched a communications satellite.
7 a large, open or partly enclosed motor boat
8 an introduction of a new plan or product:
Frank went to the launch of Hibichu’s new flat-screen TV.
9 an act of sending something out, esp. a vehicle into space or a ship onto water:
10 the introduction of a new product or service for sale to the public:
Since its launch, the game console has sold 6.7 million units around the world.
brand/product launch The secret to a successful brand launch is planning.
launch date/event/party The company has not finalized the exact pricing structure or set a launch date.
delay/postpone a launch Bugs in the operating system delayed its launch six months.
attend/celebrate/mark a launch The event was held to mark the launch of a new online service.
imminent/planned/successful launch
commercial/formal/official launch
11 the beginning of something new, such as a plan, business, or job:
12 to begin something new such as a plan or business:
launch a bid/company He has not ruled out launching a takeover bid for the company.
launch an inquiry/investigation When an investigation was launched into the deal, two cofounders resigned.
launch an assault/attack/offensive The administration launched an attack on organized software piracy.
launch a campaign/initiative/scheme We launched a campaign to fight world hunger.
13 to introduce a new product or service for sale:
The manufacturer has launched a new car, which will go on sale this spring.
launch a product/range The jeweller is about to launch a range at a well-known department store.
14 to start a new job, to start work in a new industry, or to start a new part of your work life:
The system has been plagued with glitches ever since its launch.
The car has enjoyed modest success since its launch, but the Mark 2 version is expected to be far more popular.
Our marketing people have come up with a great idea for the launch of the new model.
The normally publicity-shy director will be making several public appearances for the launch of the movie.
The Glasgow-based company is to launch a stock-market flotation this summer.
The company is poised to launch its new advertising campaign.
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