outlet

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

out·let [outlet outlets] BrE [ˈaʊtlet] NAmE [ˈaʊtlet] noun
1. ~ (for sth) 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. (also re·cep·tacle) (both NAmE) (BrE socket, ˈpower point)a device in a wall that you put a plug into in order to connect electrical equipment to the power supply of a building
See also: ↑power point ▪ ↑receptacle ▪ ↑socket

Word Origin:
Middle English: from ↑out- + the verb ↑let.

Example Bank:
•She needs an outlet for her talents.
•Sport provided an outlet for his energy.
•The appliance can be connected to any standard outlet.
•a retail outlet for exotic plants
•The vouchers can be spent at any fast-food outlet across the UK.
•a fast-food/pizza outlet
•the Nike store in the outlet mall

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  release, vent, exit, issue, way out, wall socket, wall plug, electric outlet, electrical outlet, electric receptacle, mercantile establishment, retail store, sales outlet