Outflow: meaning, definitions and examples

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outflow

[ ˈaʊtfləʊ ]

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water

The process of flowing out or away, especially of a liquid, gas, or crowd.

Synonyms

discharge, efflux, outpouring

Examples of usage

The outflow of water from the dam was controlled to prevent flooding.
The outflow of gas from the pipe was detected by the sensors.
The outflow of people from the stadium after the game caused a traffic jam.

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finance

The process of money or assets leaving a particular place or organization.

Synonyms

disbursement, emission, outflux

Examples of usage

The outflow of funds from the company led to financial difficulties.
The outflow of capital from the country affected the exchange rate.
The outflow of investments from the market caused a decline in stock prices.

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anatomy

The passage or movement of a fluid out of a body part or organ.

Synonyms

discharge, efflux, expulsion

Examples of usage

The outflow of blood from the heart is regulated by the valves.
The outflow of cerebrospinal fluid from the brain can be affected by certain conditions.
The outflow of urine from the bladder is controlled by the sphincter muscles.

Translations

Translations of the word "outflow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fluxo de saída

🇮🇳 निर्गमन

🇩🇪 Abfluss

🇮🇩 aliran keluar

🇺🇦 відтік

🇵🇱 odpływ

🇯🇵 流出 (りゅうしゅつ)

🇫🇷 écoulement

🇪🇸 salida de flujo

🇹🇷 akış çıkışı

🇰🇷 유출 (yuchul)

🇸🇦 تدفّق خارجي

🇨🇿 odtok

🇸🇰 odtok

🇨🇳 流出 (liúchū)

🇸🇮 odtok

🇮🇸 útstreymi

🇰🇿 ағу

🇬🇪 გადასვლა

🇦🇿 axın

🇲🇽 salida de flujo

Word origin

The word 'outflow' originated from the combination of 'out' and 'flow', both of which have Old English roots. 'Out' comes from the Old English word 'ūt', meaning 'outside', while 'flow' can be traced back to the Old English word 'flōwan', meaning 'to flow'. The concept of outflow has been present in various contexts throughout history, from the natural flow of water to the movement of assets in finance. Over time, 'outflow' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to the movement or passage of substances or entities away from a central point.

See also: flow, flower, flowing, flowingly, inflow, overflow.