outgo

[ out-goh ]

noun

, plural out·goes.

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)

, out·went, out·gone, out·go·ing.

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

The provision of anti-personnel land mines is the latest move by the outgoing US administration to bolster Ukraine's war effort before Donald Trump returns to the White House on 20 January.

From BBC

The case is representative of the struggles outgoing Los Angeles County Dist.

From Los Angeles Times

Before the election, some diplomats speculated that an outgoing Biden, unshackled by by political considerations, might crack down on Israel, including its killing of civilians and blocking of humanitarian aid.

From Los Angeles Times

The 51-year-old has been tasked with ending England's long wait for a major trophy - and outgoing interim boss Carsley believes the squad can succeed at the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

From BBC

All told, the incoming Congress will feature 10 Justice Democrats, two fewer than the outgoing Congress, which had 12 representatives that the group backed.

From Salon

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