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