Meaning
outlet, career prospect
- an opening, exit, or outlet into a larger space or sea
- a professional outlet, career path, or commercial market
In a sentence
Questa facoltà offre ottimi sbocchi professionali per i neolaureati.
This faculty offers excellent career prospects for new graduates.
Il Paese cerca da anni un nuovo sbocco commerciale per le esportazioni.
The country has been seeking a new commercial outlet for its exports for years.
Quella strada stretta non ha alcuno sbocco sulla piazza principale.
That narrow street has no exit onto the main square.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sbocco | masculine · singular |
| sbocchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is sbocchi. Most often encountered figuratively in 'sbocchi lavorativi' (job prospects).