outlet

S2 W2

BrE /ˈaʊtlɪt/ AmE /ˈaʊtlɪt/

noun en → es

1 STORE B2

a shop that sells goods at lower prices than normal shops

tienda de descuentos, outlet

  • an outlet for something

Collocations outlet store · outlet mall

  • The outlet sells clothes at half price.

    La tienda de descuentos vende ropa a la mitad del precio.

2 ELECTRICITY A1

a socket in the wall for connecting electrical equipment to the electricity supply

tomacorriente, enchufe

  • an outlet for something

Collocations electric outlet · power outlet

  • Plug the lamp into an electrical outlet.

    Conecta la lámpara a un tomacorriente eléctrico.

3 VENT B1

an opening that allows air or gas to escape from somewhere

ventilación, salida de aire

  • a ventilation outlet

Collocations air vent · exhaust outlet

  • The room has several air outlets.

    La habitación tiene varios ventiladores de aire.

4 EMOTION B2

a way of expressing emotions or releasing energy, especially when you are angry or upset

desahogo, vía de escape emocional

  • an emotional outlet

Collocations venting anger · emotional release

  • He needs an outlet for his frustration.

    Necesita una vía de escape para su frustración.

5 BUSINESS C1

a way of selling products or services, especially when it is a new method for an existing company

canal de venta, línea de negocio

  • an outlet for something

Collocations new business outlet · sales channel

  • The company is exploring new outlets for its products.

    La empresa está explorando nuevos canales de venta para sus productos.

6 MEDIA C1

a place or medium through which information, ideas, etc. are expressed or distributed

medio de comunicación, canal de difusión

  • an outlet for something

Collocations media outlet · news channel

  • The newspaper is an important political outlet.

    El periódico es un importante medio político de comunicación.

7 SPORT B2

a place where people can play a sport or do physical activities

instalación deportiva, centro recreativo

  • an outlet for something

Collocations sports center · recreation area

  • The community has a new sports outlet.

    La comunidad tiene un nuevo centro deportivo.

8 FINANCE C1

a way of getting money, especially when it is difficult to get money from other sources

fuente de financiamiento, vía de ingresos

  • an outlet for something

Collocations funding source · income stream

  • The company found a new financial outlet.

    La empresa encontró una nueva fuente de financiamiento.