outlet outlet /ˈaʊtˌlɛt/

noun

1. () A place of business for retailing goods  ( mercantile establishment , retail store , sales outlet , outlet )
   a place of business for retailing goods
    I found a great deal on a jacket at the outlet mall.
   I found a great deal on a jacket at the outlet mall.
   
   
2. () Receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices  ( electric receptacle , electrical outlet , wall socket , electric outlet , outlet , wall plug )
   receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices
   
3. Activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion  ( outlet , release , vent )
   activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
    She had no other outlet for her feelings
   she had no other outlet for her feelings
    He gave vent to his anger
   he gave vent to his anger
   
4. An opening that permits escape or release  ( issue , outlet , exit , way out )
   an opening that permits escape or release
    He blocked the way out
   he blocked the way out
    The canyon had only one issue
   the canyon had only one issue