Outgoing meaning in English
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Definition
outgoing (mail): (mail) that has been sent; leaving
an outgoing (voicemail) message: a recorded message which callers hear (when you can't answer the phone)
(Susie is) outgoing: (Susie is) social, extroverted
Examples
- "Icarus : We're lucky to have a number of new recruits in our team. We have a gang of snails who handle our outgoing payments."
- "Brian : Alright Mr. Delavigne, here's how it will work: I'm going to press the star key, and then you're going to leave an outgoing message."
- "Outgoing email"
- "Outgoing call"
- "Icarus : Well, we're lucky to have a number of new recruits in our team. We have a gang of snails who handle our outgoing payments."
Exercise 1
Telephone terminology! Complete the definitions with terms from the dialogue you heard.
This is a button on the telephone, usually located on the bottom left hand side of the keypad. Its symbol looks like this: *. "If you are satisfied with your message, please press the ". (two words)
This term describes something, such as a message or letter, which is destined for others. It can also describe post or mail which is "leaving" or being sent, rather than being "received". "Bruno is recording an message which callers will hear when Bruno is absent".
This term is the opposite of the previous. It describes something, such as a letter, message or even a train, which is arriving, rather than departing. This term wasn't used in the dialogue. "All mail should be placed on Johanna's desk so that she can sort it".
This is a button on the telephone, usually located on the bottom left hand side of the keypad. Its symbol looks like this: *. "If you are satisfied with your message, please press the ". (two words)
This term describes something, such as a message or letter, which is destined for others. It can also describe post or mail which is "leaving" or being sent, rather than being "received". "Bruno is recording an message which callers will hear when Bruno is absent".
This term is the opposite of the previous. It describes something, such as a letter, message or even a train, which is arriving, rather than departing. This term wasn't used in the dialogue. "All mail should be placed on Johanna's desk so that she can sort it".
Telephone terminology! Complete the definitions with terms from the dialogue you heard.
This is a button on the telephone, usually located on the bottom left hand side of the keypad. Its symbol looks like this: *. "If you are satisfied with your message, please press the star key 1". (two words)
This term describes something, such as a message or letter, which is destined for others. It can also describe post or mail which is "leaving" or being sent, rather than being "received". "Bruno is recording an outgoing 2 message which callers will hear when Bruno is absent".
This term is the opposite of the previous. It describes something, such as a letter, message or even a train, which is arriving, rather than departing. This term wasn't used in the dialogue. "All incoming 3 mail should be placed on Johanna's desk so that she can sort it".
This is a button on the telephone, usually located on the bottom left hand side of the keypad. Its symbol looks like this: *. "If you are satisfied with your message, please press the star key 1". (two words)
This term describes something, such as a message or letter, which is destined for others. It can also describe post or mail which is "leaving" or being sent, rather than being "received". "Bruno is recording an outgoing 2 message which callers will hear when Bruno is absent".
This term is the opposite of the previous. It describes something, such as a letter, message or even a train, which is arriving, rather than departing. This term wasn't used in the dialogue. "All incoming 3 mail should be placed on Johanna's desk so that she can sort it".
1 star key: The "star key" is found in the lower left corner of most telephones. Its symbol looks like this: *. This key is often used to return to a main menu, repeat options or to confirm a choice. Brian tells Bruno that he will press the "star key" to begin recording a message.
2 outgoing: "Outgoing (mail)" describes mail which is to be sent out or posted. The term has many meanings in different contexts. For example: An outgoing person is extroverted or friendly, while an outgoing train is leaving the station rather than coming into it.
3 incoming: "Incoming (mail)" describes post or mail which has been received, (as opposed to "outgoing" mail, which is to be sent out or posted). The term has many meanings in different contexts. For example: Incoming trains are those arriving at the station, and an incoming governor is one who will take office soon.
Exercise 2
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
We're lucky to have a number of new in our team. We have a gang of snails who our payments. Not one has arrived yet!
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
We're lucky to have a number of new recruits in our team. We have a gang of snails who handle our outgoing payments. Not one check has arrived yet!
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