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outgoing

[/ˈaʊtɡoʊɪŋ/]
adjective
extrovertido, sociável
1. Friendly and enjoying social interaction; tending to go out and meet people
She has an outgoing personality and makes friends easily.
Ela tem uma personalidade extrovertida e faz amigos facilmente.
2. Departing or leaving; going out
The outgoing mail will be picked up this afternoon.
A correspondência sainte será recolhida esta tarde.
3. Leaving office or a position
The outgoing president gave a farewell speech.
O presidente cessante fez um discurso de despedida.
Synonyms
sociablegregariousextrovertedfriendlyaffabledeparting
Antonyms
introvertedshywithdrawnincomingreserved

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
extrovertido, sociável
Most common usage for personality trait
Rio de Janeiro
extrovertido, aberto
May use 'aberto' (open) colloquially
São Paulo
extrovertido, sociável
Standard usage similar to general Brazilian
Portugal
extrovertido, sociável, sainte (for mail/correspondence)
Uses 'cessante' for outgoing official; 'sainte' for outgoing mail

Related Idioms & Phrases

outgoing and incoming tide
outgoing call
outgoing server (email)
outgoing personality
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