The phone rang while I was on my way out. [=while I was trying to leave]我正要离开时电话铃响了。

Would you mind closing the door on your way out?你出去时关上门好吗？

There are rumors that the superintendent of schools is on the way out. [=leaving his/her job]有传言说教育局局长要离职。

Bell-bottom pants are, once again, on their way out.喇叭裤又要过时了。

He incorrectly predicted that the Internet would be on its way out within three years.他错误地预测互联网会在三年内过时。