# releaseCollection() This method releases the specified collection from memory. ## Invocation ```javascript new milvusClient(MILUVS_ADDRESS).collectionManager.releaseCollection(ReleaseCollectionReq); ``` ## Parameters ### ReleaseCollectionReq | Parameter | Description | Type | Required | | --------------- | --------------- | ------ | -------- | | collection_name | Name of the collection to release | String | True | ## Example ```javascript new milvusClient(MILUVS_ADDRESS).collectionManager.releaseCollection({ collection_name: 'my_collection', }); ``` ## Return ```javascript // releaseCollection return { error_code: 'Success', reason: '' } ```