History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
outlet

a way out (for water, steam etc); a means of or occasion (for showing one's feelings etc)

place or means of escape, release

parachute

an apparatus used for a jump form a plane or for dropping supplies etc

security guarantee

porthole

a small (usually round) window on the side of a ship or plane

place or means of escape, release

SAFETY VALVE as in Wiktionary
SAFETY VALVE as in Wikipedia