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outgo

verb
out·​go | \ ˌau̇t-ˈgō How to pronounce outgo (audio) \
outwent; outgoing; outgoes

Definition of outgo

 (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

: to go beyond : outdo

outgo

noun
out·​go | \ ˈau̇t-ˌgō How to pronounce outgo (audio) \
plural outgoes

Definition of outgo (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : something that goes out specifically : expenditure
2a : the act of going out
b : departure

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Examples of outgo in a Sentence

Noun

last year the film company's outgoes exceeded its revenues by a wide margin the outgo of the town's only remaining manufacturing plant was a disaster

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Torneby, who was hired earlier this year as chief operating officer, was recruited by outgoing CEO Ted Walsh. Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, "Job and recruiting site Glassdoor names new CEO," 30 Aug. 2019 Cooke, who is seeking the Position 5 seat on the board, was at the market in his own booth on Saturday, Aug. 3, also meeting and greeting with shoppers and promoting his bid to replace outgoing director John McMullan. Jeff Forward, Houston Chronicle, "Woodlands Township 2019 election briefs," 14 Aug. 2019 In each case, the prosecutor said, Gargiulo preyed on attractive young women who were outgoing and lived nearby. Alene Tchekmedyianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "Accused serial killer has no memory of one attack and denies others, defense says," 8 Aug. 2019 District 1: Democrats in arms race in the South Bay Nearly the antithesis of the District 2 race is the contest to replace outgoing Supervisor Greg Cox in his District 1 seat, representing the South Bay. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Nearly $1.5 million has already poured into 2020 San Diego County supervisors races," 2 Aug. 2019 Three Indian American men and a woman of Filipino descent are vying to replace outgoing Del. John J. Bell (D-Loudoun) — the first time a primary election in the increasingly left-leaning 87th district does not include a white candidate. Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, "In this suburban Democratic primary, all 4 candidates are first-generation Americans," 7 June 2019 Among the elections taking place Tuesday is the Republican primary to replace outgoing Sen. Jeff Flake. Alex Pappas, Fox News, "Arizona election officials report problems with voting machines," 28 Aug. 2018 That means only Republican and independent commissioners will help select outgoing Supreme Court Justice Scott Bales' replacement. Maria Polletta, azcentral, "Bill Montgomery trying for Arizona Supreme Court seat — again," 3 June 2019 The Miami Herald has endorsed Rodriguez Aguilera, a Republican vying to replace outgoing Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in Florida’s 27th congressional district. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Fox News, "Florida House candidate who claims she was abducted by aliens endorsed by major newspaper," 21 Aug. 2018

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First Known Use of outgo

Verb

1553, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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outgo

noun
out·​go | \ ˈau̇t-ˌgō How to pronounce outgo (audio) \
plural outgoes

Kids Definition of outgo

: expenditure sense 2 The treasurer told us that income must be greater than outgo.

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