escape hatch

Noun

A means of escape or evasion, especially in a difficult or threatening situation.

ریشه

Derived from the combination of 'escape' (from Old North French 'escaper') and 'hatch' (from Old English 'hæcc').

مثال

• The submarine's escape hatch was jammed.
• He saw the open window as an escape hatch.
• The company used a legal loophole as an escape hatch to avoid paying taxes.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Open an escape hatch Close an escape hatch Jam an escape hatch