outgoing vs going out — Outgoing is an adjective that describes someone as friendly and sociable. For example: He socialises a lot, he is a very outgoing person. Outgoing can also be used as an adjective to describe leaving a place, or leaving a job, having… … English dictionary of common mistakes and confusing words
outgoing vs outgoings — Outgoing is an adjective that describes someone as friendly and sociable. For example: He socialises a lot, he is a very outgoing person. Outgoing can also be used as an adjective to describe leaving a place, or leaving a job, having… … English dictionary of common mistakes and confusing words
outgoing — out•go•ing [[t]ˈaʊtˌgoʊ ɪŋ[/t]] or, for 5, [[t] ˈgoʊ [/t]] adj. 1) going out; departing: outgoing trains[/ex] 2) cvb leaving or retiring from a position or office: the outgoing mayor[/ex] 3) cvb addressed and ready for posting: outgoing mail[/ex] … From formal English to slang
outgoing — out go ing, a. 1. Going out; departing; leaving; as, the outgoing administration; an outgoing steamer. [1913 Webster] 2. Being sent out; as, outgoing mail; outgoing packages. [PJC] 3. Enjoying the company of others; pleasant and responsive to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
outgoing — [out′gō΄iŋ] adj. 1. a) going out; leaving b) retiring from office 2. expansive, friendly, etc. [an outgoing personality] n. 1. the act of going out 2. [usually pl.] Brit. an outlay; expenses … English World dictionary
outgoing — out|go|ing [ˌautˈgəuıŋ US ˈgou ] adj 1.) someone who is outgoing likes to meet and talk to new people ▪ We re looking for someone with an outgoing personality. 2.) outgoing president/chancellor etc someone who will soon finish their time as… … Dictionary of contemporary English
outgoing — out|go|ing [ aut gouıŋ ] adjective 1. ) someone who is outgoing is friendly and enjoys meeting and talking to people: SOCIABLE: Norm is very shy but his wife s outgoing. 2. ) only before noun soon to leave a position of authority or power: the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Outgoing — Out go ing, n. 1. The act or the state of going out. [1913 Webster] The outgoings of the morning and evening. Ps. lxv. 8. [1913 Webster] 2. That which goes out; outgo; outlay. [1913 Webster] 3. The extreme limit; the place of ending. [Obs.] [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
outgoing — ► ADJECTIVE 1) friendly and confident. 2) leaving an office or position. 3) going out or away from a place. ► NOUN Brit. (outgoings) ▪ one s regular expenditure … English terms dictionary
outgoing — /owt goh ing/ or, for 5, / goh /, adj. 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:… … Universalium
