1. past tense and past participle of launch; to start or set in motion
2. past tense and past participle of launch; to send a rocket, missile, or spacecraft into the air or space
3. past tense and past participle of launch; to put a boat or ship into water for the first time
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The company launched its new product last month.
• NASA launched the satellite into orbit yesterday.
• She launched her career as a teacher after college.
• The rocket was launched at dawn.
• They launched the new ship with great ceremony.
• The startup launched with only three employees.
• The missile was launched from the submarine.