lançar

Senses

1. 1.

   to launch, to throw

   To propel something through the air or into motion

2. 2.

   to release, to launch

   To introduce a new product, book, album, or project to the public

3. 3.

   to cast, to throw

   To project or direct something (a look, spell, or light)

4. 4.

   to enter, to record

   To register or input data, especially in accounting or databases

Examples

• "A empresa vai lançar um novo smartphone no próximo mês."

  The company will launch a new smartphone next month.

• "Ele lançou a bola para o amigo do outro lado do campo."

  He threw the ball to his friend on the other side of the field.

• "O contador precisa lançar todas as despesas no sistema."

  The accountant needs to enter all the expenses in the system.

Usage

Very common verb in Brazilian Portuguese with multiple contexts. Frequently used in business/marketing (lançar um produto), sports (lançar a bola), and accounting (lançar dados). The reflexive form "lançar-se" means "to throw oneself" or "to embark on something."