outgoing
gb/ˈaʊtɡˌoʊɪŋ/ us/ˈaʊtɡˌoʊɪŋ/
B1
English
~ 9400
közvetlen, társaságkedvelő, leköszönő, távozó, kimenő, induló, kiadás
B1
1
közvetlen
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is (very) outgoing
She’s very outgoing and makes friends wherever she goes.
Nagyon közvetlen, és bárhová megy, mindenhol barátokat szerez.
The job is perfect for someone outgoing who enjoys talking to customers all day.
Ez az állás tökéletes egy közvetlen embernek, aki szeret egész nap ügyfelekkel beszélgetni.
Although he seems quiet at first, he’s actually quite outgoing once you get to know him.
Their oldest daughter is shy, but the younger one is extremely outgoing.
An outgoing tour guide helped the group relax and start talking to each other.
Learner examples
My brother is very outgoing and talks to everyone.
A bátyám nagyon közvetlen, és mindenkivel beszélget.
Teachers want students to be more outgoing in class.
A tanárok azt szeretnék, hogy a diákok közvetlenebbek legyenek az órán.
I was shy as a child, but now I am more outgoing.
She is an outgoing person and has many friends.
If you are outgoing, it is easy to meet new people.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "outgoing" with "going out" (leaving the house for fun) and say *"I am very going out"* instead of "I am very outgoing." Also, "outgoing" is mainly used for people, not for events or places; saying *"an outgoing party"* sounds odd, while "an outgoing person" is natural.
Meaning
friendly and likes being with people
Collocations
outgoing personality
|outgoing and friendly
|lively and outgoing
|shy and outgoing
|outgoing nature
|outgoing child
Synonyms
sociable (Focuses on liking to be with other people; slightly more formal and less about confidence.)
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extroverted (More psychological and technical; often contrasts with 'introverted'.)
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gregarious (More formal and literary; suggests enjoying the company of others a lot.)
Antonyms
shy (Describes someone who feels nervous around other people, the opposite of confident and outgoing.)
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reserved (Describes someone who is quiet and does not easily show feelings or talk a lot.)
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introverted (Psychological term; prefers being alone or with a few people, not very outgoing.)
Themes
personality
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
friendly and confident; liking to meet and talk to many people
Describing a person who is friendly, confident, and enjoys meeting and talking to other people.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
outgoing [job title/position]
The outgoing president gave a short speech thanking her team.
A leköszönő elnök rövid beszédben köszönetet mondott a csapatának.
An official ceremony will mark the handover from the outgoing mayor to her successor.
Hivatalos ünnepség keretében adják át a tisztséget a leköszönő polgármestertől az utódjának.
The outgoing CEO will stay on as an advisor for six months.
He praised the outgoing government but said change was still needed.
The outgoing director introduced the incoming one to all the staff.
Learner examples
The outgoing president met the new president today.
A leköszönő elnök ma találkozott az új elnökkel.
There will be a party for the outgoing manager.
Búcsúbulit rendeznek a távozó vezetőnek.
The outgoing mayor is popular, but he cannot run again.
Our outgoing teacher will leave at the end of this month.
The outgoing CEO wrote a goodbye email to all staff.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the "friendly" meaning and think *"outgoing president"* means the president is sociable. In news and business, it almost always means "leaving the job". Context with titles like "president", "CEO", or "government" usually signals this meaning.
Meaning
leaving a job or official role
Collocations
outgoing president
|outgoing CEO
|outgoing government
|outgoing administration
|outgoing director
|outgoing chairperson
Synonyms
departing (More formal and general; can be used for people or things that are leaving.)
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retiring (Used when someone is permanently leaving work, usually because of age.)
Antonyms
incoming (Refers to the person or group who is about to start the job or position that the outgoing one is leaving.)
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newly appointed (Describes someone who has just started a role, the opposite of leaving it.)
Themes
work
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
having a job or position that is ending soon because someone new is taking the role
Describing a person who is about to leave or has just left a particular job, office, or official position, especially when someone else is taking over.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
outgoing [call/mail/flights/payments]
Please leave all outgoing mail in the tray by the door.
Kérjük, az összes kimenő postát tegye az ajtó melletti tálcára.
Her phone plan includes unlimited outgoing calls to local numbers.
A telefoncsomagja korlátlan kimenő hívást biztosít helyi számokra.
All outgoing flights were delayed due to the storm.
The company closely monitors outgoing payments for possible fraud.
The firewall blocks certain types of outgoing network traffic.
Learner examples
Outgoing mail is picked up at 5 p.m.
A kimenő postát délután 5-kor viszik el.
I checked my phone and saw no outgoing calls today.
Megnéztem a telefonomat, és láttam, hogy ma nem volt kimenő hívás.
All outgoing flights to London are full.
Our bank checks all outgoing payments.
The IT team limits outgoing data from this computer.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "outgoing call" means a call to go out socially. In technical or business contexts, it simply means a call that you make, not one you receive. Also, do not say *"go out mail"*; use "outgoing mail" instead.
Meaning
going out from a place or system
Collocations
outgoing mail
|outgoing calls
|outgoing flights
|outgoing payments
|outgoing traffic
|outgoing data
Synonyms
outbound (Common in transport and logistics; slightly more technical and formal.)
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outgoing (for calls): placed ("Placed" is often used in technical or formal descriptions like "calls placed".)
Antonyms
incoming (Used for things that are coming into a place or system, like calls, mail, or flights.)
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inbound (Technical counterpart, especially for transport and network traffic.)
Themes
communication
|business
|travel
|transportation
Definition
going out from a place, office, or system to another place, especially for calls, mail, or money
Describing things such as calls, mail, flights, or payments that go out from a particular place, organization, or system to somewhere else.
NOUN
B2
4
kiadás
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone’s] outgoings
Her monthly outgoings are higher than her income.
A havi kiadásai magasabbak, mint a jövedelme.
We need to cut our outgoings if we want to save for a holiday.
Csökkentenünk kell a kiadásainkat, ha nyaralásra szeretnénk félretenni.
The bank asked him to list all his regular outgoings, including rent and utilities.
Their household outgoings increased sharply after the baby was born.
The company’s outgoings last year were much lower than expected.
Learner examples
I wrote down all my monthly outgoings.
Felírtam az összes havi kiadásomat.
Our outgoings are too high, so we must spend less.
Túl magasak a kiadásaink, ezért kevesebbet kell költenünk.
Rent is my biggest outgoing every month.
Her income is small, but her outgoings are large.
The bank checked his income and outgoings before giving the loan.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that this noun is typically used in the plural as "outgoings." Saying *"my outgoing is high"* sounds unnatural; use "my outgoings are high" or "my expenses are high."
Meaning
money that is paid out
Collocations
monthly outgoings
|reduce your outgoings
|cover your outgoings
|income and outgoings
|household outgoings
|fixed outgoings
Synonyms
expenses (Very common and general; used in both everyday and business contexts.)
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expenditure (More formal; often used for official or large-scale spending.)
Antonyms
income (Money that comes in, the opposite of money that goes out.)
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revenue (Money received, especially by a business or government, contrasted with outgoings.)
Themes
money
|business
|daily life
|finance
|daily_life
Definition
money that you pay regularly, for example for rent, food, or bills; usually used as "outgoings"
An amount of money that is spent or paid out, especially regular costs such as rent, bills, or loan payments; usually used in the plural form "outgoings".
Grammar
Dictionary form
outgoing
IPA
GB/ˈaʊtɡˌoʊɪŋ/
US/ˈaʊtɡˌoʊɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
out - go - ing (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: outgoing
Word family
Negative and opposite forms
introverted
adjective
incoming
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
outgoingness
noun
Expressions
income and outgoings
1/ˈɪŋkˌʌm ˈænd ˈaʊtɡɪŋz/
fixed phrase
money that comes in and goes out
all the money you get and all the money you pay, looked at together
Examples
- You should list your income and outgoings before making a budget.
- The bank asked for details of his income and outgoings.
outgoing and friendly
1/ˈaʊtɡˌoʊɪŋ ˈænd fɹˈɛndli/
fixed phrase
sociable and pleasant with others
friendly and not shy; happy to talk to people
Examples
- The staff here are outgoing and friendly, which makes guests feel welcome.
- He seems quiet at first, but he’s actually very outgoing and friendly.
outgoing call
1/ˈaʊtɡˌoʊɪŋ kˈɔl/
fixed phrase
phone call that you make
a telephone call that you start from your phone, not one you receive
Examples
- Check your phone’s log to see your last outgoing call.
- My plan charges extra for international outgoing calls.
outgoing CEO
1/ˈaʊtɡˌoʊɪŋ sˈi ˈi ˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
CEO who is stepping down
the company’s chief who is leaving the job and will be replaced
Examples
- The outgoing CEO will stay on the board for another year.
- Shareholders thanked the outgoing CEO for her years of service.
outgoing flights
1/ˈaʊtɡˌoʊɪŋ flˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
flights that depart from an airport
planes that are leaving an airport to go to other cities or countries
Examples
- All outgoing flights were delayed due to heavy snow.
- Please check the monitor for outgoing flights to Paris.
outgoing mail
1/ˈaʊtɡˌoʊɪŋ mˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
mail that is going out
letters and packages that are leaving an office or building to go to other places
Examples
- Please put all outgoing mail in the blue basket by noon.
- The clerk collects outgoing mail from each floor every afternoon.
outgoing personality
1/ˈaʊtɡˌoʊɪŋ pˌɚsənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
very friendly, sociable character
a way of behaving that is very friendly and likes talking to many people
Examples
- Her outgoing personality makes her perfect for sales work.
- Students with an outgoing personality often enjoy group projects.
outgoing president
1/ˈaʊtɡˌoʊɪŋ pɹˈɛzɪdənt/
fixed phrase
president who is about to leave
the president whose time in the job is ending because a new president is coming in
Examples
- The outgoing president met with the president-elect at the White House.
- In his final speech, the outgoing president called for unity.