Meaning & Definition of word "Departure"
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Departure
/dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
noun:
- 1. The act of leaving, especially to start a journey.
- Example: Their departure for the vacation was scheduled for early morning.
- 2. An exit or moving away from a place.
- Example: The departure of the ship was delayed due to bad weather.
- 3. A deviation from a plan or expectation.
- Example: The company made a significant departure from its traditional marketing strategy.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'departure', based on Latin 'departire', meaning 'to separate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
great departure:
A significant or momentous leaving.
departure lounge:
A waiting area in an airport.
late departure:
A situation when something leaves later than scheduled.
Related Words
arrive:
To reach a place at the end of a journey.
journey:
An act of traveling from one place to another.
traveler:
A person who is traveling or has traveled to a place.
Slang Meanings of departure
Meaning: Dip out
Example Sentence: He decided to dip out of the party early.
Meaning: Bounce
Example Sentence: Let's bounce; this place is getting dull.