απολύω

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀπολύω (apolúō). Morphologically, from απο- (apo-) +‎ λύω (lýo).

Pronunciation

Verb

απολύω (apolýo) (past απέλυσα/απόλυσα, passive απολύομαι)

  1. to release, give freedom to
  2. (employment) to dismiss, lay off, discharge; (informal) fire, sack
  3. (military) to discharge, demobilise; (informal) demob
  4. (religion) to dismiss (from church, the service is finished)
  5. (colloquial) to hurry

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