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Meaning of escape valve | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A valve on a boiler to let the steam escape.
  2. Any psychological mechanism to relieve stress.
    figuratively

Equivalents

Español válvula de escape

Examples

“Lastly, self-affirmation provides us an escape valve if we come face to face with the intrinsic evil of our actions and role within a group.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

escape velocity escape wheel Escaped Escapee Escapees escapeland

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