Outlet - Definition

n 1: a place of business for retailing goods [syn: mercantile
establishment, retail store, sales outlet, outlet]
2: receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current
can be taken to run electrical devices [syn: wall socket,
wall plug, electric outlet, electrical outlet,
outlet, electric receptacle]
3: an opening that permits escape or release; "he blocked the
way out"; "the canyon had only one issue" [syn: exit,
issue, outlet, way out]
4: activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion;
"she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he gave vent to
his anger" [syn: release, outlet, vent]