To inform someone of something first, usually used when it will be difficult to tell the person.
To make (information such as an event) available to components that wish to be notified (subscribers).
To issue the work of (an author).
To be made available in a printed publication or other medium.
To have one's work accepted for a publication.
To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.
To announce to the public.
To disseminate (a message) publicly via a newsgroup, forum, blog, etc.
To issue a medium (e.g. publication).