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Inbound

UK //ˈɪn.baʊnd// US //ˈɪn.baʊnd// Pronunciation

Definition

The act of coming in or arriving, especially for goods or communications.

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In simple words: Coming in or arriving.

Examples

• The company streamlined their **inbound** logistics process.
• We have a high volume of **inbound** calls this week.
• The **inbound** shipment arrived earlier than expected.
• Travelers at the airport waited for **inbound** flights to land.
• The notification for **inbound** messages popped up on my screen.

Usage notes

Used in business and logistics contexts to describe goods or communications that are arriving, often not suitable for casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

inbound + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'in' for incoming, like a bus arriving at a station.

Collocations

• inbound flight
• inbound shipments
• inbound marketing
• inbound traffic

Synonyms

• incoming
• arriving
• approaching
• entering

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'outbound' which means going out.
• Incorrectly using 'inbound' for actions that are not arrivals.
• Using 'inbound' in informal situations where simpler terms like 'incoming' might be better.