✈️departure

noun
/dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

Meaning

the act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course

Example Sentences

The plane’s departure was delayed due to fog.

The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.

Example Expressions

a sudden departure

Synonyms

exit, leave, withdrawal, flight, going, leaving, launch
Entry 1
exit, leave, withdrawal, flight, going
Entry 2
exit, leaving, withdrawal, launch

Antonyms

arrival, entry, return, coming, entrance, approach
Entry 1
arrival, entry, return
Entry 2
arrival, coming, entrance, approach

Collocations

flight departure, departure time, sudden departure, scheduled departure, departure gate
Entry 1
flight departure, departure time, sudden departure, scheduled departure
Entry 2
departure time, sudden departure, departure gate

More Example Sentences

I want my departure to be positive and professional.

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