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Definition of outbound

outbound

/ˈaʊt.baʊnd/
out · bound
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outbound Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Traveling away from a particular place, especially on the first leg of a journey.

Example

"Heavy morning traffic delayed all vehicles in the outbound lanes of the highway."

2

Relating to communications, data, or commercial outreach sent from an organization or network to external recipients.

Example

"The sales team relies on outbound marketing strategies such as cold calling and direct mail."

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• adverb

1

In a direction away from a particular place or point of departure.

Example

"The commuter train was heading outbound toward the western suburbs."

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• Nearby Words

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outbound
outbox
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century as a compound of 'out' and 'bound' (from Old Norse 'búinn', the past participle of 'búa', meaning to prepare or make ready).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outbound. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outbound
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