They are put to death
The receiver
The Chief Elder in "The Giver" is responsible for leading the community's ceremonies and meetings. She is the one who assigns roles to the citizens of the community, including deciding who will be the new Receiver of Memory.
In "The Giver," the naming of an elder is a ritual in the community where a newborn is given a name. The Elder who announces the name is responsible for observing the child's behaviors and characteristics to assign a fitting name. This tradition reinforces the community's value of conformity and control.
The most important elder in "The Giver" is the Receiver of Memory, who at the time of the story is the character known as The Giver. He holds the memories of the past and advises the community's leaders.
In "The Giver", the voice that said "Needless to say, he will be released" was from the Chief Elder during the Ceremony of Twelve where Jonas was selected to be the new Receiver of Memory. It signifies that the previous Receiver will be released from the community.
In "The Giver," when individuals reach the old age milestone, they are released from the community. This means they receive a farewell ceremony and are euthanized.
The Chief Elder from "The Giver" is an authoritative figure who presides over the Ceremony of Twelve in the community. She holds the power to assign roles to the young adults based on their skills and attributes. She represents the governing body that controls the citizens' lives.
Jonas's father brings home a new child named Gabriel. His father is very concerned about the him because he is not growing as fast as he is supposed. If he does not get better then the community might release him.
Twins are not acceptable in the community in "The Giver" because they disrupt the balance and sameness that the society seeks to maintain. One twin is released, which means they are euthanized. The Chief Elder makes the decision about which twin should be released based on arbitrary reasons like weight and which one was born slightly earlier.
The Giver is described as the wise and patient elder who holds the memories of the community and passes them on to the Receiver to preserve their history and wisdom. He carries the burden of painful memories that the rest of the community does not have, and serves as a mentor and guide to the Receiver in training.
The elder who performs the naming ceremonies in "The Giver" is named The Chief Elder. She is responsible for assigning all the new children their names when they turn twelve during the annual Ceremony of Twelve.
The euphemism for death in Jonas community is "released".