departure (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
Definition
The act of leaving, especially the beginning of a journey.
Examples
We arrived at the airport an hour before the scheduled departure.
The early morning departure meant we had to wake up at 4 AM.
Her departure from the company was sudden and unexpected.
How to Use departure
- departure from (prepositional phrase)
- A move away from a previous state, rule, or norm. — "The new policy represents a departure from previous guidelines."
- scheduled departure (collocation)
- The planned time and date for leaving. — "The scheduled departure of the train was 3 PM."
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