outwards

Universal Words (BrE) (also outward AmE, BrE) adverb ~ (from sth) towards the outside; away from the centre or from a particular point: The door opens outwards. * Factories were spreading outwards from the old heart of the town. * Lie on your stomach with your elbows pointing outwards. * The country is looking outwards and is opening its economy to trade and investment. OPPINWARD