
Outbound
Direction Matters
When using 'outbound', always indicate you're leaving a point towards a different destination.
The next outbound train departs in 10 minutes.
Mention Origin
It's common to mention the starting point when talking about outbound travels.
Her outbound journey from Chicago starts at noon.
Different from Return
Don't confuse 'outbound' with 'return'. Outbound is when you leave; return is when you come back.
His outbound flight was delayed, but his return flight was on time. Compare with
BanishDepartDeportEmigrateEvacuateExileLeaveOutgoing
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