cause to thaw and become soft or liquid again; "The sub melted the ice"
make available, as of assets; or free for sale or publication
make (assets) available; "release the holdings in the dictator''s bank account"
become or cause to become soft or liquid; "The sun melted the ice"; "the ice thawed"; "the ice cream melted"; "The heat melted the wax"; "The giant iceberg dissolved over the years during the global warming phase"; "dethaw the meat"
