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outlet

out·let

UK/ˈaʊtlɛt/ US/ˈaʊtlɪt/ fairly common

noun

1.
2.
3.

an opening that permits escape or release

  • “he blocked the way out”
  • “the canyon had only one issue”
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4.

activity that releases or expresses creative energy or emotion

  • “she had no other outlet for her feelings”
  • “he gave vent to his anger”
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Origin

From Middle English outlete, outeleate, ut-lete, derived from Middle English outleten (“to allow, let out, emit”), equivalent to out- + let. Compare West Frisian útlit (“outlet”), Dutch uitlaat (“outlet”), German Auslass (“outlet”).

Phrases

  • media outlet
  • no outlet
  • postal outlet
  • thoracic outlet syndrome

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