launch
UK: lɔːntʃ | US: lɔːntʃ
vt. to set (a boat or ship) afloat
vt. to send (a rocket, missile, or satellite) into the air or space
vt. to start or introduce (a new project, product, etc.)
n. the act of launching something
The word "launch" traces back to the Old French lanchier, meaning "to throw, hurl," which itself derives from the Late Latin lanceare ("to wield a lance"). The original sense involved propelling objects forcefully, later extending to maritime contexts (launching ships) and modern uses like rockets or initiatives. The spelling stabilized in Middle English, retaining the core idea of forceful projection.
The company will launch a new smartphone next month.
NASA plans to launch a satellite to study climate change.
They celebrated the successful launch of their startup.
The boat was launched into the river with a traditional ceremony.
The marketing team prepared a campaign to launch the product globally.