way out

/weɪ aʊt/
/weɪ aʊt/
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Definitions of way out
  1. noun
    an opening that permits escape or release
    “he blocked the way out”
    synonyms: exit, issue, outlet
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    types:
    outfall
    the outlet of a river or drain or other source of water
    type of:
    opening
    a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
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