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departure

 

[ dɪˈpɑːtʃə ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

at the airport

The action of leaving, especially to start a journey.

Synonyms

exit, leaving, takeoff

Examples of usage

  • The departure of the flight was delayed by two hours.
  • Passengers should arrive at least two hours before departure.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The act of departing or setting out.

Synonyms

exit, going, leaving

Examples of usage

  • His departure from the company was sudden and unexpected.
  • The departure of the troops marked the end of the war.
Context #3 | Noun

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

🇮🇳 प्रस्थान

🇩🇪 Abfahrt

🇮🇩 keberangkatan

🇺🇦 відправлення

🇵🇱 odjazd

🇯🇵 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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,532, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.