Freigabe

release, share permission

noun FRY-gah-beh Rare

Also means

clearance, approval

Usage Note

Freigabe in computing means either releasing software for use (Softwarefreigabe) or sharing access to a file or folder with other users (Ordnerfreigabe). Both senses are very common in German IT contexts.

Examples

"Der Administrator erteilt die Freigabe für den gemeinsamen Ordner."

Natural Translation

The administrator grants sharing permission for the shared folder.

Literal Translation

The administrator grants the release for the shared folder.

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