outlet
/'autlet/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A means of expressing or releasing something, especially emotions or creative energy: An "outlet" is a way to express or release feelings, energy, or talents that might otherwise be pent up.
- A pipe or hole through which something, such as water or gas, escapes: An "outlet" is a physical opening that allows something to flow out.
- A device in a wall where you can connect electrical equipment to the power supply: An "outlet" is a socket providing a point to access electricity.
- A store that sells the goods of a particular manufacturer or company: An "outlet" is a place of business, often selling goods directly from the producer, sometimes at a discount.
Examples of Usage
- As a means of expression/release:
- Writing poetry became her creative outlet.
- He needs a healthy outlet for his stress.
- As a physical opening for escape:
- The lake's only outlet is a small stream.
- The exhaust outlet was blocked.
- As an electrical socket:
- Please plug the lamp into the wall outlet.
- The room has several power outlets.
- As a store:
- We bought these shoes at a factory outlet.
- The company opened a new retail outlet in the mall.
Advanced Usage
- "to find an outlet for something": to find a way to express or release something.
- She struggled to find an outlet for her artistic talents.
- "serve as an outlet": to function as a means of release or expression.
- Sports served as a crucial emotional outlet for him during difficult times.
Variants and Related Words
- Outlet mall (n): A shopping center composed mainly of manufacturer's outlet stores.
- We spent the day shopping at the outlet mall.
- Media outlet (n): A publication or broadcast program that provides news and information to the public.
- The journalist works for a major news outlet.
Synonyms
- Vent: An opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out; also used figuratively for expressing emotions.
- Release: The action of setting free or the means of relieving tension.
- Socket: A device for making an electrical connection, especially to a power supply.
- Store: A retail establishment selling goods to the public.
Related Phrases
- Power outlet: Another term for an electrical outlet or socket.
- Make sure the power outlet is switched on.
- Sales outlet: A point of sale or a store where products are sold.
- The brand has sales outlets in over fifty countries.
Related Idioms
- "Blow off steam": This idiom is conceptually similar to finding an emotional outlet. It means to release pent-up energy or strong feelings, often through vigorous activity.
- After the meeting, he went for a run to blow off steam.
Noun
- activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
- she had no other outlet for her feelings
- he gave vent to his anger
- an opening that permits escape or release
- he blocked the way out
- the canyon had only one issue
- receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices
- a place of business for retailing goods