Departure: meaning, definitions and examples
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departure
[ dɪˈpɑːtʃə ]
at the airport
The action of leaving, especially to start a journey.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The departure of the flight was delayed by two hours.
- Passengers should arrive at least two hours before departure.
general
The act of departing or setting out.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His departure from the company was sudden and unexpected.
- The departure of the troops marked the end of the war.
formal
The action of ceasing to participate in an activity or be a member of a group.
Synonyms
resignation, retirement, withdrawal
Examples of usage
- His departure from the team was a great loss.
- The departure of the CEO led to changes in the company.
Translations
Translations of the word "departure" in other languages:
🇵🇹 partida
- partida de voo
- saída
🇮🇳 प्रस्थान
🇩🇪 Abfahrt
- Abflug
- Abreise
🇮🇩 keberangkatan
🇺🇦 відправлення
- від'їзд
- виліт
🇵🇱 odjazd
- odlot
- wyjazd
🇯🇵 出発（しゅっぱつ）
🇫🇷 départ
🇪🇸 salida
🇹🇷 kalkış
🇰🇷 출발 (chulbal)
🇸🇦 مغادرة
🇨🇿 odjezd
🇸🇰 odchod
🇨🇳 出发 (chūfā)
🇸🇮 odhod
🇮🇸 brottför
🇰🇿 кету
🇬🇪 გაფრენა
🇦🇿 yola düşmə
🇲🇽 salida
Word origin
The word 'departure' originates from the Middle English word 'departen', which means 'to divide'. It entered the English language in the 14th century. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to the act of leaving or setting out. The concept of departure has been significant throughout history, symbolizing beginnings, transitions, and farewells.
See also: depart, departed, departing, department, departments.