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. Usually outgoings. Chiefly British. 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

A number of US Republicans have attacked the deal, which has been backed by the outgoing Biden government, although Trump himself has not commented publicly on it.

From BBC

At his farewell on Friday, the outgoing chief justice said he was perhaps India’s most trolled judge, but his “shoulders are broad enough to accept all criticism”.

From BBC

Back in 2016, plans for the transition that had been prepared by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie in concert with the outgoing Obama administration were laid to waste.

From BBC

The call for Hamas to be expelled from Qatar appears to be an attempt by the outgoing Biden administration to force some sort of peace deal before the end of his term in January.

From BBC

“No ego at all. I’m very outgoing and disorganized. Pat is very controlled and organized and that really helps me. His strength in tying things together makes up for my weaknesses.”

From Los Angeles Times