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Outbound

UK //ˈaʊt.bəʊnd// US //ˈaʊt.baʊnd// Pronunciation

Definition

Moving away from a starting point; leaving a location.

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In simple words: Going out or leaving a place.

Examples

• The outbound flight to New York was delayed.
• They prefer outbound calls over inbound ones.
• The outbound shipment is scheduled for tomorrow.
• During peak hours, outbound traffic can be heavy.
• She checked the outbound train schedule online.

Usage notes

Used in contexts like travel, shipping, or communications when indicating direction away from a point. Avoid in informal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'out' - outbound is like heading out of town.

Collocations

• outbound flight
• outbound shipment
• outbound call
• outbound marketing
• outbound traffic

Synonyms

• departing
• exiting
• leaving
• away
• outgoing

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'inbound', which means going in.
• Used incorrectly as a noun instead of an adjective.
• Misused in contexts not related to travel or direction.