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- 1. the action of leaving, especially to start a journey: "the day of departure" Similar Opposite
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DEPARTURE definition: 1. the fact of a person or vehicle, etc. leaving somewhere: 2. the act of leaving a job: 3. a…. Learn more.
1. a (1) : the act or an instance of departing. (2) archaic : death. b. : a setting out (as on a new course) 2. : divergence sense 2. a departure from tradition. Synonyms. decamping. decampment. departing. exiting. farewell. going. leave-taking. lighting out. outgo. parting.
A departure is the act of leaving somewhere. Think about an airport that has departure gates for outgoing passengers and an arrival area for people flying in. SKIP TO CONTENT
Definition of departure noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. the act or an instance of departing. a deviation or variation from previous custom; divergence. a project, course of action, venture, etc. selling is a new departure for him. nautical. the net distance travelled due east or west by a vessel.
the act of leaving a place, job, etc., or an occasion when this happens: [ U ] Departure is scheduled for 2 p.m. [ C ] Our departure was delayed because of bad weather. A departure from usual behavior is a change in the way you do something: [ C ] His departure from his usual optimism startled his staff.
1. The act of leaving. 2. A starting out, as on a trip or a new course of action. 3. A divergence or deviation, as from an established rule, plan, or procedure: ordered curry as a departure from his usual bland diet. 4. Nautical The distance sailed due east or west by a ship on its course.
The departure of a person from a job, or a member from an organization, is their act of leaving it or being forced to leave it. [formal] This would inevitably involve his departure from the post of Prime Minister. [ + from] Synonyms: retirement, going, withdrawal, resignation More Synonyms of departure.
the act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey to another place: the departure of flight BA117. This fare is valid for weekday departures from Manchester. Fewer examples. Can you delay your departure until next week? We met in the departure lounge of Stansted airport. Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure.
departure /dɪˈpɑːtʃə/ n. the act or an instance of departing. a deviation or variation from previous custom; divergence. a project, course of action, venture, etc: selling is a new departure for him. the net distance travelled due east or west by a vessel. a euphemistic word for death.
