ˈɪsjuː ˈɪʃ(j)u ˈaʊtlɛt ɹɪˈliːs weɪ ˈaʊt activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion she had no other outlet for her feelings he gave vent to his anger an opening that permits escape or release he blocked the way out the canyon had only one issue a place of business for retailing goods receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices