be released by

[/bi: rɪˈliːst baɪ/]
verb phrase
ser liberado(a) por / ser solto(a) por / ser lançado(a) por
1. to be set free or allowed to go by someone or something
The prisoner was released by the governor after serving his sentence.
O prisioneiro foi liberado pelo governador após cumprir sua sentença.
2. to be made available to the public by a company or organization
The new album will be released by the record label next month.
O novo álbum será lançado pela gravadora no próximo mês.
3. to be discharged or let out from an obligation or restraint by someone
She was released by her contract after mutual agreement.
Ela foi liberada do contrato após acordo mútuo.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ser liberado(a)' is widely used in legal, employment, and administrative contexts, while 'ser lançado(a)' is preferred in entertainment and media industries. In the United States, this phrase is common in legal proceedings, entertainment news, and employment matters. The phrase reflects formal procedural language in both cultures.
NYC Slang
be let off by / be cut loose by
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be set free bybe let go bybe discharged bybe launched bybe issued by
Antonyms / Antônimos
be detained bybe held bybe imprisoned bybe confined by

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser liberado(a) por / ser lançado(a) por
Most common in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser solto(a) por
More colloquial usage, particularly in legal contexts
São Paulo
ser liberado(a) por / ser lançado(a) por
Business and entertainment industries prefer 'lançado'
Portugal
ser libertado(a) por / ser lançado(a) por
Portuguese Portuguese uses 'libertado' more frequently than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

releaseliberationdischargefreedomset freelet go

Related Idioms & Phrases

be released by the courts
be released by mutual agreement
be released from custody by
be released by executive order
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