outlet
word
/ˈaʊtˌɫɛt/
/ˈaʊtlɛt/
Definition
An 'outlet' can mean a place to plug in electrical devices, an exit or opening, or a store that sells goods directly to customers.
Usage & Nuances
'Outlet' is commonly used for electrical sockets ('power outlet'), store chains that sell discounted goods ('factory outlet'), and as a figurative term for ways to express emotions ('creative outlet'). Not to be confused with 'outlet' as only a store; check context.
Spanish: enchufe - salida - punto de ventaPortuguese (BR): tomada - saída - lojaPortuguese (PT): tomada - saída - lojaChinese (Simplified): 插座 - 出口 - 经销店Chinese (Traditional): 插座 - 出口 - 經銷店Hindi: बिजली का सॉकेट - निकास - दुकानArabic: مقبس كهربائي - منفذ - متجرBengali: আউটলেট - বৈদ্যুতিক সংযোগস্থল - নির্গমনের পথ - দোকানRussian: розетка - выход - торговая точкаJapanese: コンセント - 出口 - アウトレット店舗Vietnamese: ổ cắm - lối ra - cửa hàng outletKorean: 콘센트 - 출구 - 아울렛 매장Turkish: priz - çıkış - outlet mağazasıUrdu: آؤٹ لیٹ - برقی ساکٹ - نکلنے کا راستہ - دکانIndonesian: stop kontak - saluran keluar - toko outlet
Example Sentences
Please plug your phone into the outlet.
basic
The water flows out through a small outlet.
basic
There's a big clothing outlet near my house.
basic
My laptop battery is low. Is there an outlet in this café?
natural
Writing music has always been a creative outlet for her.
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This mall has several outlets for popular shoe brands.
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