outgoing

American  

[out-goh-ing, -goh-] / ˈaʊtˌgoʊ ɪŋ, -ˈgoʊ- /

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.

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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 British  

/ ˈaʊtˌɡəʊɪŋ /

adjective

1. departing; leaving

2. leaving or retiring from office

   the outgoing chairman

3. friendly and sociable

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noun

1. the act of going out

Etymology

Origin of outgoing

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

Example Sentences

Around the gate, every chair is full, and passengers for the next outgoing flight are standing shoulder to shoulder as those deplaning from mine grumble into the makeshift lounge.

From Literature

In January 2025, Mills took over Radio 2's flagship Breakfast Show, replacing the outgoing Zoe Ball, with his tenure ultimately lasting just over a year.

From BBC

"It makes me even more delighted to have a 35-year-old youth as my successor," the outgoing interim prime minister, who hugged Shah after he took the oath, said in a statement.

From Barron's

"Identification of these victims must be done as soon as possible," outgoing Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo said.

From BBC

By the end of Tim Davie's tenure, after mistake after editorial mistake on his watch, the outgoing director general did appear ground down by the job.

From BBC