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Language Foundation

out for delivery

The shipment is with the delivery carrier in the final stage of transport and is on its way to the recipient’s address for delivery.

In plain English

This means the package is already with the carrier that will bring it to the address. It is in the last part of its journey and moving toward delivery to the recipient.

In context

Here, it reports that the order is currently on the delivery run to the recipient’s address.

Situation
Following order preparation, fulfillment, dispatch, delivery, and collection
What it communicates
reports that the order is on the current delivery run.

Meaning limits

By itself, this status does not state the exact time of arrival.

Examples

“The parcel is out for delivery, not waiting at the depot anymore.”

Core meaning

“Once the order was out for delivery, the receptionist stayed near the entrance.”

In context

  • in transit Broader Term

    This status is a more specific stage within the broader movement of a shipment before delivery is completed.