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outlet

[/ˈaʊtlɛt/]
nounmasculinepl: outlets
tomada
1. An electrical socket or receptacle where devices can be plugged in
I need to plug my phone charger into the outlet.
Preciso conectar meu carregador de telefone na tomada.
2. A retail store selling goods at discounted prices, typically surplus or discontinued items
She bought designer shoes at the outlet mall.
Ela comprou sapatos de grife na loja de outlet.
3. A means of expression or release for emotions or energy
Writing is a creative outlet for him.
Escrever é uma saída criativa para ele.
4. A point where something (water, gas, etc.) flows out
The river outlet flows into the ocean.
A foz do rio flui para o oceano.
Synonyms
socketreceptaclestoreshop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tomada
most common term for electrical outlet
Brazil
loja de outlet
common term for discount retail stores
Portugal
tomada
same as Brazilian Portuguese for electrical outlet
Portugal
escoamento
used for water/liquid outlets

Related Idioms & Phrases

creative outlet - uma saída criativa
find an outlet - encontrar um escape/forma de expressão
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