发行用英语可以说是 release。来源是源于拉丁语，原意为“放开”、“释放”，表示将某物放出来，使其公开发表或提供给大众使用。例如：

The new movie will be released next week. (这部新电影将在下周发行。)

The company released a statement addressing the controversy. (公司发布了一份声明回应了这场争议。)

The band has released several albums over the years. (这个乐队这些年来发行了几张专辑。)