This is the 4294th most frequent German word.
entlassen
"Entlassen" means "to dismiss" or "to release."
Here, 'entlassen' is used in the context of terminating employment. It directly refers to the act of ending someone's employment contract.
Der Manager hat gestern einen Mitarbeiter entlassen.
The manager dismissed an employee yesterday.
In this sentence, 'entlassen' means 'discharged' from a medical institution, indicating that the person is allowed to leave and no longer requires care.
Nach seinem Krankenhausaufenthalt wurde er entlassen und durfte nach Hause gehen.
After his hospital stay, he was discharged and could go home.
Here, 'entlassen' refers to the release of soldiers from their military service, indicating the official cessation of their duty.