“Hospital Discharge”
In a hospital, discharge means allowing a patient to leave. Be discharged from the hospital means to leave after treatment. In other contexts the word can mean release, emission, or dismissal from employment.
B1-43 / CEFR B1 / EPISODE 43
Checking instructions for after leaving hospital
SceneFrank is ready to leave the hospital. Tina is with him as his doctor hands him written instructions.

WORDS & CONTEXT
In a hospital, discharge means allowing a patient to leave. Be discharged from the hospital means to leave after treatment. In other contexts the word can mean release, emission, or dismissal from employment.