1. A narrow body of water that extends into the land from a larger body of water such as an ocean, sea, or lake
The boat sailed into the inlet to escape the storm.
O barco navegou para a enseada para escapar da tempestade.
2. An opening or passage through which something is admitted or inserted
The engine has an inlet valve that controls fuel flow.
O motor tem uma válvula de entrada que controla o fluxo de combustível.