outlet

• Substantivo com vários significados: loja de varejo ou estabelecimento que vende mercadorias; tomada elétrica na instalação elétrica; abertura que permite que algo saia ou seja liberado; ou atividade que oferece oportunidade de expressar energia criativa ou emoções.

A noun with multiple meanings: a retail store or business that sells goods; a power socket or receptacle in a wiring system; an opening that allows something to escape or be released; or an activity that provides a means of expressing creative energy or emotion.

1. Retail storeB1formal

   A shop or place of business where goods are sold directly to customers.

   Ponto de venda

   • The factory outlet sells discounted clothing.
   • She bought the shoes at a retail outlet in the mall.
   • The company opened a new outlet in the city center.

   Sinônimosboutiquemarketretail storeshopshowroomstore

2. Electrical socketA2formal

   A device in a wall or wiring system that provides a point for connecting electrical appliances.

   Tomada

   • Plug the charger into the wall outlet.
   • The kitchen has several outlets for small appliances.
   • Make sure the outlet is turned off before repairing it.

   Sinônimoselectric outletpower pointreceptaclesocketwall socket

3. Opening for releaseB2formal

   An opening or passage through which something can escape or be released.

   Abertura de saída

   • The water flowed out through the outlet pipe.
   • Smoke escaped through an outlet in the roof.
   • The lake has a natural outlet into the river.

   Sinônimosapertureductegressescapeexitopeningorificespoutvent

4. Creative or emotional releaseB2formal

   An activity or means through which a person expresses their energy, creativity, or emotions.

   Válvula de escape

   • Painting is a great creative outlet for her.
   • He uses running as an outlet for stress.
   • Writing in a journal can be a healthy emotional outlet.

   Sinônimosavenuechannelconduitexpressionmediumreleasevehicleventway