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safety valve

/ˈseɪfti vælv/ /ˈseɪfti vælv/
noun
General
  1. 1 emniyet valfi, güvenlik valfi countable

Definition (English)

A valve designed to automatically release excess pressure from a system.

Example Sentences

  1. The safety valve released steam when pressure got too high.
    Basınç çok yükseldiğinde emniyet valfi buharı tahliye etti.
  2. Regular checks of the safety valve are required.
    Emniyet valfinin düzenli kontrolleri gereklidir.
Figurative
  1. 1 (duygular için) boşalma yolu, rahatlama yolu countable

Definition (English)

Something that lets people express strong feelings or release pressure in a harmless way.

Example Sentences

  1. Sport acts as a safety valve for his stress.
    Spor, onun stresi için bir boşalma yolu işlevi görüyor.
  2. Writing a diary was her safety valve during difficult years.
    Zor yıllarda günlük tutmak onun rahatlama yoluydu.

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