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

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