sortie

Definitions of sortie
  1. noun
    an opening that permits escape or release
    synonyms: issue
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    types:
    embouchure
    the outlet of a river or drain or other source of water
    type of:
    ouverture, trou
    a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
  2. noun
    a short road giving access to an expressway
    synonyms: voie d'accés
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    type of:
    chemin, route
    an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
  3. noun
    signal that comes out of an electronic system
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    types:
    listage
    the output of a computer in printed form
    type of:
    signal, signe
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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