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outward-bound

/ˈaʊt.wərd ˌbaʊnd/

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adjective

/ˈaʊt.wərd ˌbaʊnd/B2formal
  • ruОписывает корабль, человека или путешествие, которое покидает или отправляется к месту назначения, особенно отдалённому.

Describes a ship, person, or journey that is leaving or departing for a destination, especially a distant one.

  1. Leaving or departingB2formal

    Describing a ship, vehicle, or person that is going out or leaving a place, especially a port or station.

    ruОтходящий

    • The outward-bound ship sailed from the harbor at dawn.
    • All outward-bound flights were delayed due to the storm.
    • The train for the outward-bound journey left the station on time.

    Synonymsleavingoutboundoutgoing

    Antonymshomeward-boundinboundreturning

Forms
  • more outward-bound comparative form
  • most outward-bound superlative form