outgoing

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. leaving a place or being sent out.

adj. moving away from a place or being dispatched to a destination.

“Please put all outgoing mail in the tray by the front door.”

“The logistics manager monitored the outgoing shipments to ensure that all international orders were processed before the weekend courier cutoff.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal

adj. leaving a job or a position of power, especially after an election.

adj. describing an official or leader who is about to leave their position, typically after a successor has been chosen.

“The outgoing president gave a final speech before the new leader took over.”

“The outgoing prime minister spent her final weeks in office ensuring a smooth transition of power to the newly elected administration.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun British English

n. the money that you have to spend regularly, such as rent or bills.

n. the regular financial expenditures or costs incurred by an individual or business.

“We need to reduce our monthly outgoings if we want to save for a house.”

“The accountant provided a detailed breakdown of the firm's monthly outgoings, highlighting several areas where operational costs could be streamlined.”