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Outbound

/ˈaʊt.baʊnd/
adjectiveverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #3450 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Describing something that is directed away from a particular place.

    "The outbound flight to New York departs at 3 PM."
  2. 2

    Referring to communications or messages sent out from a source.

    "The company implemented an outbound marketing strategy to reach new customers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the combination of the Old English adverb 'ūt' (meaning out) and the Middle English adjective 'bounden' (meaning headed or on the way to, from Old Norse 'búinn'). Originally used in nautical contexts to describe a ship leaving port, it has evolved into a standard term for travel, communication, and logistics moving away from a central point.

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