LingakuFrequency rank: 11,424. – 11,450.
- to launch; to shoot up
- (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore)
- to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
- to report (to boss, etc.)
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
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- to launch; to shoot up
- (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore)
- to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
- to report (to boss, etc.)
This meaning is commonly used in contexts involving the initiation of something, such as a rocket launch, or an event starting with vigor.
A new satellite has been launched.
He is preparing to launch the project.
This usage refers to the action of waves crashing against the shore or striking something, often conveying a sense of movement or force.
The high waves washed up on the shore.
The children are playing in the spray of the waves washing up.
This meaning indicates the completion of an event, such as the conclusion of a performance or competition.
The sumo tournament will conclude this weekend.
This usage implies delivering information or updates to someone in a position of authority, often in a business or formal context.
Generated collocations (experimental)
うちあげはなび打ち上げ花火fireworks displayろけっとロケットをうちあげる打ち上げるto launch a rocketうちあげ打ち上げしき式launch ceremonyしんさく新作えいが映画をうちあげる打ち上げるto premiere a new movieうちあげる打ち上げるいべんとイベントlaunch eventぷろじぇくとプロジェクトをうちあげる打ち上げるto launch a projectうちあげぱあてぃい打ち上げパーティーlaunch partyなみ波がうちあげる打ち上げるwaves wash upうちあげ打ち上げほうこく報告launch reportえんげき演劇がうちあげる打ち上げるtheater performance concludesうちあげ打ち上げじゅんび準備launch preparationsせいこうり成功裏にうちあげる打ち上げるto successfully launch
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A satellite was launched into orbit to monitor melting glaciers.
How many satellites have been put into orbit round the earth?
For the first time a satellite was launched into orbit.
For the first time a satellite was launched into orbit.
The first artificial satellite was Sputnik 1, launched by Russia in 1957.
Some "surprise fireworks" were launched into the autumn night sky.