Also means
release
Usage Note
veröffentlichen is inseparable and built on öffentlich ('public'), literally 'to make public'. It covers publishing a book, releasing music, or issuing a statement; the noun is die Veröffentlichung ('publication / release').
Examples
"Sie veröffentlicht morgen ihr Buch."
Natural Translation
She publishes her book tomorrow.
Literal Translation
She publishes tomorrow her book.

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