放

to cut loose; to let loose; to cut off; to detach; to dismember; to cut in two

to separate in thought; to consider as independent

broadcast marathon; transmitting sequential episodes of a radio or television series

free and uncontrolled; behaving with abandon; freewheeling; totally uninhibited

fields and rice paddies that have been abandoned and are no longer cultivated

singing at the top of one's voice

sexual liberation

(announcement over) the public address system (e.g. in stadium)

broadcast of political opinions; broadcast by candidate; party political broadcast

arc discharge

Work of art, literature, music, etc. name

The Subjection of Women (book by JS Mill)

Reform and Opening-up (Chinese economic policy)

analog broadcasting

relay broadcasting

commercial broadcasting

Derogatory

useless person; worthless person

Orig. meaning

farting; farter

women's liberation; emancipation of women

to fart; to break wind

principle of laissez-faire

winning straight victories; making a clean score

to win consecutive; to have a long winning streak

stereo broadcasting

adaptive radiation

announcement calling for someone (e.g. "would XX please come to the ticket counter")

Organization name

British Broadcasting Corporation; BBC