OUTLET


Meaning of OUTLET in English

/ ˈaʊtlet; NAmE / noun outlet (for sth)

1.

a way of expressing or making good use of strong feelings, ideas or energy :

She needed to find an outlet for her many talents and interests.

Sport became the perfect outlet for his aggression.

2.

( business ) a shop / store or an organization that sells goods made by a particular company or of a particular type :

The business has 34 retail outlets in this state alone.

3.

( especially NAmE ) a shop / store that sells goods of a particular make at reduced prices :

the Nike outlet in the outlet mall

4.

a pipe or hole through which liquid or gas can flow out :

a sewage outlet

an outlet pipe

OPP inlet

5.

( NAmE ) = socket (1)

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WORD ORIGIN

Middle English : from out- + the verb let .

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.