Outbound Meaning
/ˈaʊtbaʊnd/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjLeaving or departing; traveling away from; outward bound.
nounAn outbound shipment.
Sentence Examples
In some stations the inbound and outbound platforms are not connected.
We're standing on the inbound platform, but we need to catch an outbound train.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ flight departs at 8 AM from gate 12 to London.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ flight to Tokyo was delayed by two hours due to a technical issue with the aircraft.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úd Proto-Germanic *ūt Proto-Germanic *ūt- Old English ūt- Middle English ut- English out- English bound English outbound From out- + bound.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ flight departs at 8 AM from gate 12 to London.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ flight to Tokyo was delayed by two hours due to a technical issue with the aircraft.