outgoing

[out-goh-ing, -goh-]

adjective

1. going out; departing.

   outgoing trains.

2. leaving or retiring from a position or office.

   A farewell party was given for the outgoing members of the board of directors.

3. addressed and ready for posting.

   outgoing mail.

4. of or relating to food prepared for delivery or consumption off the premises.

   outgoing orders at the pizza parlor.

5. interested in and responsive to others; friendly; sociable.

   an outgoing personality.

noun

1. Chiefly British.,  Usually outgoings. expenses; money expended.

2. the act of going out.

   The ship's outgoing proved more difficult than its incoming.

3. something that goes out; effluence.

   an outgoing measured in kilowatt hours.

outgoing

/ ˈaʊtˌɡəʊɪŋ /

adjective

1. departing; leaving

2. leaving or retiring from office

   the outgoing chairman

3. friendly and sociable

noun

1. the act of going out

Word History and Origins

Origin of outgoing¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English (gerund); out- + going

Example Sentences

She is good with people, with an outgoing friendliness and sense of fun, which is why charities have previously wanted her as an ally.

From BBC

The announcement is expected to be confirmed in a speech in Istanbul by the outgoing MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore on Friday morning.

From BBC

He continued: “There’s such a gravity with Troy. In between takes, he’s the most fun, outgoing guy in the world. But when he was in character, he was absolutely terrifying.”

From Los Angeles Times

Astin received a key endorsement from outgoing president Drescher, who he says has been a “constant source of support and guidance” and said he was “eager to help protect her legacy.”

From Los Angeles Times

Allies of the outgoing ambassador still suggest it was probably the right decision considering what the PM knew last autumn.

From BBC