outlet
A place or opening through which something, such as liquid or energy, can go out. It also refers to a store that sells products from a specific brand or a point in a wall where you can plug in electrical devices.
Exemplos
3 de 5I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.
I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.
The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.
The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.
He uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.
He uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Out + Let'—it 'lets' things 'out,' like electricity out of a wall or stress out of your mind.
Quiz rápido
Writing poetry is a great ______ for her feelings.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: outlet
Exemplos
I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.
everydayI am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.
The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.
formalThe manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.
He uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.
informalHe uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.
The geological survey identified the primary outlet for the underground spring.
academicThe geological survey identified the primary outlet for the underground spring.
We are planning to clear our inventory through our factory outlet stores.
businessWe are planning to clear our inventory through our factory outlet stores.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
outlet for emotions
outlet for emotions
wall outlet
wall outlet
outlet mall
outlet mall
Frequentemente confundido com
A plug is the part at the end of a wire that you put into the outlet on the wall.
An inlet is a place where something enters, while an outlet is where it exits.
Notas de uso
In American English, 'outlet' is the standard term for the power point in a wall. In the context of shopping, it specifically refers to stores that sell discounted goods directly from the manufacturer.
Erros comuns
Learners often call the hole in the wall a 'plug'. Remember: you put the plug INTO the outlet.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Out + Let'—it 'lets' things 'out,' like electricity out of a wall or stress out of your mind.
Origem da palavra
Derived from Middle English 'utlete,' meaning a way out or a place for something to flow out.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In the United States and Europe, 'outlet malls' are large shopping centers where many brands sell items at a lower price than standard retail stores.
Quiz rápido
Writing poetry is a great ______ for her feelings.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: outlet
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