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Entry 6 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Outgoing

· Out·go·ing · IPA /aʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/
01 n. The act or the state of going out.
  1. 1.
    The act or the state of going out.
    “The outgoings of the morning and evening.” — Ps. lxv. 8.
  2. 2.
    That which goes out; outgo; outlay.
  3. 3.
    The extreme limit; the place of ending.[Obs.]
    “The outgoings of the border were at the north bay of the salt sea, at the south end of Jordan.” — Josh. xviii. 19.
02 a. Going out; departing; leaving; as, the outgoing administration; an outgoing steamer.
  1. 1.
    Going out; departing; leaving; as, the outgoing administration; an outgoing steamer.
  2. 2.
    Being sent out; as, outgoing mail; outgoing packages.
  3. 3.
    Enjoying the company of others; pleasant and responsive to others; sociable; friendly; convivial; cordial; -- of people; as, an outgoing personality. Opposite of reserved or cold.