outgo

[out-goh]

noun

plural

outgoes 

1. the act or process of going out.

   Her illness occasioned a tremendous outgo of affectionate concern.

2. money paid out; expenditure.

   a record of income and outgo.

3. something that goes out; outflow.

   The outgo of electrical energy had to be increased.

verb (used with object)

outwent, outgone, outgoing. 

1. to go beyond; outdistance.

   to outgo the minimum rquirements.

2. to surpass, excel, or outdo.

   Each child was encouraged to outgo the others.

3. Archaic.,  to go faster than; excel in speed.

outgo

verb

1. (tr) to exceed or outstrip

noun

1. cost; outgoings; outlay

2. something that goes out; outflow

Word History and Origins

Origin of outgo¹

First recorded in 1520–30; out- + go ¹

Example Sentences

Le Maire said later Monday he had proposed to Macron that Lecornu take over his responsibilities as the outgoing defense minister.

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Earlier on Wednesday, outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the possibility of dissolving parliament was beginning to fade following talks with political parties over the last two days.

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Macron then gave the outgoing prime minister 48 hours to find a way out of the crisis.

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As of 5 p.m., outgoing flights at Hollywood Burbank Airport were delayed an average of two hours and 31 minutes due to staffing shortages and runway construction, according to the FAA.

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Le Maire agreed not to become a minister and Macron gave his outgoing prime minister a last-minute reprieve of 48 hours, to see if he could persuade LR into the government.

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