Meaning of the word inbound in English

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inbound

US /ˈɪn.baʊnd/
UK /ˈɪn.baʊnd/
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Adjective

1.

traveling toward a particular place, especially after leaving another place

Example:
The airport announced the arrival of several inbound flights.
We are expecting a large number of inbound tourists this summer.
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2.

relating to or denoting a call or message that is received by a person or organization

Example:
The customer service team handles all inbound calls.
We need to improve our system for managing inbound inquiries.
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