No. 2,199 in Russian
выходом
The Russian word "выходом" means "exit" or "way out" in the instrumental case.
In a sentence
Выходом из ситуации стало взаимное соглашение.
The solution to the situation was a mutual agreement.
The word 'выходом' is used here to mean 'solution' or 'way out' metaphorically, emphasizing a resolution.
Мы воспользовались служебным выходом, чтобы быстрее уйти.
We used the staff exit to leave faster.
In this context, 'выходом' refers to a physical exit, a designated way out from a building.
Для него заняться спортом стало выходом из депрессии.
For him, engaging in sports became a way out of depression.
Here, 'выходом' is also used metaphorically to express a means or method of overcoming an issue.
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