Outlet
Definition
An outlet primarily refers to a means by which something is released or expressed. It can also denote a point in an electrical system where power is accessible or, more generally, a store or shop selling goods.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtlɛt/
- Respelling: OUT-let (with "OUT" as in "out," and "let" as in "let")
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtlɛt/
- Respelling: OUT-let (similar to American English, with "OUT" as in "out," and "let" as in "let")
In both dialects, "outlet" places the primary stress on the first syllable, "OUT." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "OUT-let."
Etymology
The term "outlet" originates from the English "out-" (a prefix suggesting movement away from the center) combined with "let" (a diminutive suffix). Historically, it referred to a way or passage out. Over time, the term evolved to describe various points of release, including those in commercial and electrical contexts.
Derivatives
- Outlets
- Outlet store
- Outlet mall
- Outletting
- Outlet box
Synonyms
- Vent
- Channel
- Outlet store
Antonyms
- Inlet
- Input
- Source
Usage
As a Noun
- In Commerce: An outlet can describe a store, often one among many owned by a particular company, where goods, sometimes imperfect or out-of-date, are sold at reduced prices.
- In Electrical Engineering: Refers to a receptacle or point in an electrical system where current can be accessed.
- In General Terms: An outlet can describe a means of expressing or releasing one's emotions or energy.
Related Terms
- Release
- Shop
- Electrical point
- Ventilation
- Storefront
Detailed Definition
Noun
- Commerce Context: A shop or store where manufacturers sell their stock directly to the public through their own branded stores.
- Example: "The designer's outlet offers the previous season's collection at discounted prices."
- Electrical Context: A point on a wiring system where current is taken to supply electrical devices.
- Example: "Plug the device into the nearest outlet."
- General Context: A means by which something is released, whether it be liquid, emotion, or energy.
- Example: "Painting became her outlet for her emotions."
outlet
An outlet refers to a means by which something is released, whether it be liquid, emotion, or energy.
She needed an outlet to power her desk lamp.
The designer's outlet offers the previous season's collection at discounted prices.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 出口 (means of expression)
- IPA: [chūkǒu]
- Respell: chu kou
- 插座 (electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [chāzuò]
- Respell: cha zuo
🇮🇳 Hindi
- आउटलेट (means of expression/electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [aːʊt̪leʈ]
- Respell: aautlet
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Salida (means of expression)
- IPA: [saˈliða]
- Respell: salida
- Enchufe (electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [enˈtʃufe]
- Respell: enchufe
🇫🇷 French
- Exutoire (means of expression)
- IPA: [ɛgzytwar]
- Respell: exutoire
- Prise (electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [pʁiz]
- Respell: prise
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- مخرج (means of expression)
- IPA: [maxraj]
- Respell: makhraj
- مقبس كهربائي (electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [mʊqabbas kahribaːʔiː]
- Respell: muqabas kahraba'i
🇧🇩 Bengali
- আউটলেট (means of expression/electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [aʊʈleʈ]
- Respell: autlet
🇷🇺 Russian
- Выход (means of expression)
- IPA: [vɨxod]
- Respell: vykhod
- Розетка (electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [rɐˈzʲetkə]
- Respell: rozetka
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Válvula de escape (means of expression)
- IPA: [ˈvalvulɐ dʒi ɨˈʃkapɨ]
- Respell: válvula de escape
- Tomada (electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [toˈmadɐ]
- Respell: tomada
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Saluran keluar (means of expression)
- IPA: [saluˈɾan ˈkəluar]
- Respell: saluran keluar
- Stopkontak (electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [stɔpˈkontak]
- Respell: stopkontak
🇩🇪 German
- Auslass (means of expression)
- IPA: [ˈaʊ̯slas]
- Respell: Auslass
- Steckdose (electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [ˈʃtɛkdɔzə]
- Respell: Steckdose
🇯🇵 Japanese
- はけ口 (means of expression)
- IPA: [hakeɡuchi]
- Respell: hakeguchi
- コンセント (electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [konsento]
- Respell: consento
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Lối thoát (means of expression)
- IPA: [lo̰i tʰwaːt̚˧ˀ˥]
- Respell: loi thoat
- Ổ cắm điện (electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [ɤ̂ kəm ðiən]
- Respell: o cam dien
🇰🇷 Korean
- 발산구 (means of expression)
- IPA: [balsangoo]
- Respell: balsangoo
- 콘센트 (electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [kʰonsentʰɯ]
- Respell: konsenteu
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Çıkış (means of expression)
- IPA: [tʃɯˈkɯʃ]
- Respell: çıkış
- Priz (electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [pɾiz]
- Respell: priz
🇵🇰 Urdu
- آؤٹ لیٹ (means of expression/electrical receptacle)
- IPA: [ɑːʊʈ leʈ]
- Respell: aout let
