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power outlet

power outlet

Meaning of power outlet

electricity socket

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British English/ˈpaʊə ˈaʊtlɛt/
American English/ˈpaʊɚˌaʊtlɛt/
Russian transcription[ɛlʲɪktrʲiˈt͡ɕeskəjə rɐˈzʲetkə]
power outlet
power outlet - электрическая розетка
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power outlet with Russian translation

power outlet usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Электрическая розетка на кухне находится за тостером.

The power outlet in the kitchen is behind the toaster.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Включите лампу в электрическую розетку за диваном.

Plug the lamp into the power outlet behind the sofa.

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power outlet belongs to the topic "Household Appliances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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power outlet synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between power outlet / duplex outlet / recessed outlet / switched outlet / two-prong outlet / three-prong outlet

🇬🇧English
power outlet

general term for a wall receptacle providing electricity

A2Very Often

Plug the lamp into the power outlet.

Включи лампу в электрическую розетку.

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🇬🇧English
duplex outlet

technical term for an outlet with two receptacles

A2Rarely

The duplex outlet has two sockets in one unit.

Дуплекс-розетка имеет два гнезда в одном корпусе.

R
🇬🇧English
recessed outlet

an outlet set back into the wall so plugs sit flush

A2Rarely

Use a recessed outlet behind the TV for a flat install.

Поставьте утопленную розетку за телевизором для ровной установки.

S
🇬🇧English
switched outlet

an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch

A2Rarely

The desk lamp is on a switched outlet.

Настольная лампа подключена к розетке с выключателем.

T
🇬🇧English
two-prong outlet

outlet with two slots, no grounding pin

A2Rarely

Old houses may still have a two-prong outlet.

В старых домах всё ещё могут быть двухконтактные розетки.

T
🇬🇧English
three-prong outlet

outlet with three holes including a ground pin

A2Often

Most modern kitchens have three-prong outlets.

В большинстве современных кухонь есть трёхконтактные розетки.

E
🇬🇧English
European (Type C) outlet

a continental European style outlet (Type C)

A2Rarely

In many European countries you will find Type C outlets.

Во многих европейских странах используются розетки типа C.

U
🇬🇧English
UK (Type G) outlet

the UK three-pin outlet (Type G), a national standard

A2Rarely

Bring a UK adapter for Type G outlets in Britain.

Возьми переходник для британских розеток типа G.

🇬🇧English

a portable bar with multiple outlets on a cord

A2Often

Use a power strip when you need more outlets.

Используй удлинитель, когда нужно больше розеток.

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power outlet translation: электрическая розетка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce power outlet

/ˈpaʊə ˈaʊtlɛt/

power outlet translation

электрическая розетка

power outlet examples

The power outlet in the kitchen is behind the toaster.

power outlet transcription

/ˈpaʊə ˈaʊtlɛt/, /ˈpaʊɚˌaʊtlɛt/

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power outlet meaning: what does it mean?

electricity socket

power outlet pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

power outlet is pronounced as /ˈpaʊə ˈaʊtlɛt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

power outlet definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The power outlet in the kitchen is behind the toaster. Translation: Электрическая розетка на кухне находится за тостером.

Is power outlet part of Household Appliances vocabulary?

Yes, power outlet (электрическая розетка) can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is power outlet part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, power outlet (электрическая розетка) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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