OUTBOX Definition & Meaning

outbox

Or out-box

[out-boks]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

a boxlike tray, basket, or the like, as on a desk, for holding outgoing mail, messages, or work.

outbox

[out-boks]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

outbox

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(on a computer) a folder in a mailbox in which outgoing messages are stored and displayed
a US and Canadian name for out-tray

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Origin of outbox¹

First recorded in 1970–75; out- + box ¹

Origin of outbox²

First recorded in 1860–65; out- + box ²

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Usyk will be able to outbox and outmanoeuvre him.”

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Featherweight Raven Chapman: "Fury will outbox Uysk, keeping him long by using his size and reach advantage. Fury will win on points."

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I should have just gone for it because I could not outbox him for 12 rounds.

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Dubois can't hope to outbox Usyk over 12 rounds, but he can apply some sensible pressure.

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He pushed the barn door open and walked over to a box on the desk in there marked outbox.

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