adj
outgoing
owt-GOH-ihng
adj
1
Friendly, sociable, and comfortable meeting new people.
"She has an outgoing personality that makes her great at sales."
2
Leaving a position or role, especially after being replaced.
"The outgoing president handed over power peacefully."
noun
1
Money that is spent or leaves a person or company's accounts.
"The business tracks its incomings and outgoings each month."
How to Use Outgoing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSociable and open with people, or leaving a position, or (as a noun) money spent.
Common pairings
outgoing personality
outgoing president
monthly outgoings
Word Forms
more outgoing comparative, outgoings plural, most outgoing superlative
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Etymology
Formed from "outgo" plus "-ing."