CEFR B1

departure

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: leaving, exit, setting off, withdrawal

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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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