B1verbtechnologywork
US/lɑːntʃ/
UK/lɔːntʃ/
to start something new, such as a product or plan, or to send a rocket into the sky
In context
The company will launch its new electric scooter in Hanoi next month.
Police have launched an investigation into the fire.
The rocket was launched from a base on the coast early this morning.
Words that go with launch
verb + noun
- launch a campaignThe city launched a campaign to reduce plastic bags.
- launch an investigationThe bank launched an investigation after money went missing.
- launch a productTech firms often launch a new product in September.
- launch a websiteWe plan to launch a website for the shop next year.
- launch an attackThe rebels launched an attack on the capital at dawn.
adverb + verb
- officially launchedThe app was officially launched yesterday.