release time

noun

The amount of time elapsed between the moment when the actuating time for release commences and the moment when the braking force ceases.

Meanings

nounrelease time (countable and uncountable, plural release times)

plural release times

  1. countableuncountableautomotiveThe amount of time elapsed between the moment when the actuating time for release commences and the moment when the braking force ceases.
  2. countableuncountableeducationA recess during school hours for students to pursue religious studies or activities.
  3. countableuncountableThe time when something is released or sent out.
  4. countableuncountableThe time when a locked resource is released.
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APA

release time. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/release%20time

MLA

“release time.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/release%20time. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “release time,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/release%20time.

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