To send out; to start (one) on a career; to set going; to give a start to (something); to put in operation; as, to launch a son in the world; to launch a business project or enterprise.

To start a program, usually directly from an operating system. Also used in place of the terms load, and run.

(1) Starting one program within another, and (2) the actual process of sending a satellite or craft into orbit by way of the launch vehicle.

To start a task or open a window.

The boat of the largest size belonging to a ship of war; also, an open boat of any size driven by steam, naphtha, electricity, or the like.

To move a boat into the water from land.

to move a boat from land into water

the act of propelling with force

The introduction of a new product or service.

the formal introduction of a new product, service, advertising campaign, sales promotion activity, or an entire marketing communications campaign.

Roll out of a new product.

The process of introducing a new product or service into the marketplace. also called rollout.

To cause to move or slide from the land into the water; to set afloat; as, to launch a ship.

To move with force and swiftness like a sliding from the stocks into the water; to plunge; to make a beginning; as, to launch into the current of a stream; to launch into an argument or discussion; to launch into lavish expenditures; -- often with out.

The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially, the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built.

begin with vigor; "He launched into a long diatribe"; "She plunged into a dangerous adventure"

The powerboat used by coaches to stay alongside a rowing shell during practices.

a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck

A motorboat used by rowing instructors, coaches or umpires.

A powerboat usually over 30 feet long.