releasescript

noun
UK /rɪˈliːs skrɪpt/
US /rɪˈliːs skrɪpt/

A releasescript is a small computer file that tells a program how to let something go or finish.

The team wrote a releasescript to free the locked file.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A script used to publish or launch a new version of software.

The releasescript pushed version 2.0 to all users.

3. A written plan for letting someone or something go free.

The zookeeper followed a releasescript before opening the cage.

4. A short set of instructions that ends a process cleanly.

Run the releasescript to close the program safely.