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

The UK's national security is safe "for now and for the next few years", the outgoing head of the British armed forces has told the BBC.

From BBC

But they also have the potential to push outgoing Democratic House members, some observers suggest, into statewide races in 2026.

From Salon

While she would not provide statistics, a Pacific Bell spokeswoman said the phone experienced “very low outgoing usage.”

From Los Angeles Times

When detainees are transferred, they often can’t make outgoing calls from the detention facility until someone has deposited money into their account — another hurdle for keeping family members updated on their whereabouts, he added.

From Los Angeles Times

"Mia was such an outgoing person and lit up every room she walked into. Her laughter and warmth will never be forgotten by those lucky enough to have known her," she said.

From BBC