This is the 2199th most frequent Russian word.
выходом
The Russian word "выходом" means "exit" or "way out" in the instrumental case.
The word 'выходом' is used here to mean 'solution' or 'way out' metaphorically, emphasizing a resolution.
Выходом из ситуации стало взаимное соглашение.
The solution to the situation was a mutual agreement.
In this context, 'выходом' refers to a physical exit, a designated way out from a building.
Мы воспользовались служебным выходом, чтобы быстрее уйти.
We used the staff exit to leave faster.
Here, 'выходом' is also used metaphorically to express a means or method of overcoming an issue.