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| 1. | [ noun ] (business) a place of business for retailing goods | |
| Synonyms: | retail_store sales_outlet mercantile_establishment | |
| Related terms: | place_of_business shop department_store plaza marketplace country_store strip_mall discount_house merchandise | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (electricity) receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices | |
| Synonyms: | wall_plug electric_outlet electric_receptacle electrical_outlet wall_socket | |
| Related terms: | receptacle point | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an opening that permits escape or release | |
| Synonyms: | way_out exit issue | |
| Examples: | "he blocked the way out" "the canyon had only one issue" |
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| Related terms: | opening outfall issue | |
| 4. | [ noun ] activity that releases or expresses creative energy or emotion | |
| Synonyms: | vent release | |
| Examples: | "she had no other outlet for her feelings" "he gave vent to his anger" |
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| Related terms: | activity vent | |
