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outgo
[ out-goh ]
noun
- the act or process of going out:
Her illness occasioned a tremendous outgo of affectionate concern.
- money paid out; expenditure:
a record of income and outgo.
- something that goes out; outflow:
The outgo of electrical energy had to be increased.
verb (used with object)
- to go beyond; outdistance:
to outgo the minimum rquirements.
- to surpass, excel, or outdo:
Each child was encouraged to outgo the others.
- Archaic. to go faster than; excel in speed.
outgo
verb
- tr to exceed or outstrip
noun
- cost; outgoings; outlay
- something that goes out; outflow
Example Sentences
Only last month the outgoing chair of UK Sport Dame Katherine Grainger expressed frustration that Britain is not staging more major events over the coming decade.
Many of the Catholic Church’s 1.2 billion followers were thrilled with their outgoing, down-to-earth new leader, whom the Italian media quickly dubbed the “world’s parish priest.”
“He’s a generous, outgoing, good-hearted human being who is completely misrepresented.”
The resignation honours list is a tradition that gives outgoing prime ministers the opportunity to nominate people for honours – often key allies, donors and staff.
"She was the fun mum – very bubbly, outgoing, confident, creative and artistic," says Hollie, who has been speaking to the BBC for the first time about her mother's name being used for the safety initiative.
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