launched

[/lɔːntʃt/]

verb

lançado

1. past tense of launch; to set in motion or start something new

The company launched a new product last month.

A empresa lançou um novo produto no mês passado.

2. to send a spacecraft or missile into the air or space

The rocket was launched successfully at dawn.

O foguete foi lançado com sucesso ao amanhecer.

3. to throw or propel something forcefully

He launched the ball across the field.

Ele lançou a bola através do campo.

4. to set a boat or ship into water

The new yacht was launched into the harbor.

O novo iate foi lançado no porto.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

lançado

standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

lançado

standard usage in European Portuguese

launched into (began something suddenly)

launched off (took off or started vigorously)

soft launch (preliminary release before official launch)

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