1. A procedure or series of steps involved in releasing or emptying something, such as liquid, gas, or electrical charge
The discharge process of the battery takes approximately two hours.
O processo de descarga da bateria leva aproximadamente duas horas.
2. In medical/legal contexts, the formal procedure of releasing a patient from hospital or a person from duty
The patient's discharge process began after the doctor's final evaluation.
O processo de alta do paciente começou após a avaliação final do médico.
3. In industrial/environmental contexts, the systematic release of waste or effluent from a facility
The factory's discharge process must comply with environmental regulations.
O processo de descarga da fábrica deve estar em conformidade com regulamentações ambientais.