Press release meaning in English
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Definition
a press release: a media communication
a release a statement, a communication (to be broadcast)
to release to free, to liberate; to communicate to the public
Examples
- "As we wrote in our press release, we would like to announce that Horatio Oléré, in conjunction with the Delavigne Corporation, wishes to make a donation of 10 million euros."
- "PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE"
- "SAN FRANCISCO - In a press release issued yesterday morning, San Francisco-based cosmetic company Delavigne Corporation announced plans to release a series of environmentally-friendly products over the course of the next year."
- "I have a press release planned on the 11th to announce the launch of TigerLily, at the Grand Duke Hotel."
- "Press Release, 06/28/2019"
- "I'm typing a press release, but all the details about the product are in a separate file."
Exercise 1
Summarize the action in this scene by filling in the blanks with words from the dialogue. Use the definitions to help you.
Susie is typing a (a statement for the media, often for the announcement of a project, 2 words).
Susie is (frustrated or irritated*) because she doesn't have enough (space or place) on her (monitor or display).
*Be careful: this term is slightly different from the term used in the dialogue!
Susie is typing a (a statement for the media, often for the announcement of a project, 2 words).
Susie is (frustrated or irritated*) because she doesn't have enough (space or place) on her (monitor or display).
*Be careful: this term is slightly different from the term used in the dialogue!
Summarize the action in this scene by filling in the blanks with words from the dialogue. Use the definitions to help you.
Susie is typing a press release 1 (a statement for the media, often for the announcement of a project, 2 words).
Susie is [not done] annoyed 2 (frustrated or irritated*) because she doesn't have enough room 3 (space or place) on her [not done] screen 4 (monitor or display).
*Be careful: this term is slightly different from the term used in the dialogue!
Susie is typing a press release 1 (a statement for the media, often for the announcement of a project, 2 words).
Susie is [not done] annoyed 2 (frustrated or irritated*) because she doesn't have enough room 3 (space or place) on her [not done] screen 4 (monitor or display).
*Be careful: this term is slightly different from the term used in the dialogue!
1 press release: A "press release" describes a statement or communication to the media, generally for announcing news of interest (a product launch, a change of management, etc.). Example: We sent out a press release informing the media of our impending bankruptcy. In this dialogue, Susie tells Jean that she is "typing a press release".
2 annoyed: To be "annoyed (with someone or something)" is to be irritated or frustrated by it. Example: I am annoyed by my colleagues' lack of rigor. In this dialogue, Susie describes the situation as "annoying", which implies that she is feeling "annoyed".
3 room: The noun "room" describes the "space" or "place" available for something. Example: There is no room in the apartment for another sofa. In this dialogue, Susie tells Jean that there is no "room" on her screen to have two documents open at the same time. Note that "a room" describes a space in a home or apartment, such as a bedroom or dining room.
4 screen: In a technical context, a "screen" describes a display or monitor, a flat or curved surface where an image is projected. Example: Bruno just bought the sales team new screens for their computers. In this dialogue, Susie complains about the size of her screen to Jean.
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