electrical outlet
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Definition
Noun: A device in a wall or other fixed structure that provides a point in an electrical wiring system where a plug can be inserted to connect an appliance, tool, or other device to a source of electric power.
Usage
An electrical outlet is the point where you connect portable electrical devices to the building's power supply. It is a safety-critical component designed to deliver electricity only when a proper plug is inserted.
Examples
- Noun:
- Please plug the lamp into the electrical outlet near the desk.
- The kitchen renovation includes installing new electrical outlets with USB ports.
- Safety tip: Do not overload a single electrical outlet with too many appliances.
Advanced Usage
- "to be out of outlet": to have no available electrical outlets to use.
- The coffee shop was crowded, and I couldn't find a seat that was out of outlet.
- Technical specification: Outlets are often classified by voltage and amperage (e.g., a standard 120V, 15A outlet in North America).
Variants and Related Words
- Outlet (noun): A common shortened form of "electrical outlet."
- Is there a free outlet for my charger?
- Receptacle (noun): A more formal or technical term for an electrical outlet.
- Socket (noun): Commonly used in British English to mean an electrical outlet.
- UK: wall socket
- Power point (noun): Another term, common in some English varieties like Australian English.
Synonyms
- Power outlet
- Wall socket (common in UK English)
- Plug socket
Related Phrases
- Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet: A special type of safety outlet required in areas like bathrooms and kitchens that cuts power to prevent electric shock.
- Outlet cover: A protective plate or box that covers the wiring of an outlet.
Noun
- receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices