safety valve
A 'safety valve' is crucial in preventing overpressure in systems and can also metaphorically describe ways to relieve stress or tension.
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Definition
B2Engineering
(technical)A device that automatically releases excess pressure from a system to prevent damage or explosion.
Example
- The safety valve on the boiler released steam to prevent an explosion.
- Safety valves are essential in high-pressure systems like steam engines.
B2Metaphorical
(figurative)A mechanism or outlet that provides relief from stress or tension.
Example
- Going for a run acts as a safety valve for her stress.
- The community meeting served as a safety valve for residents' frustrations.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "safety valve":
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