departure time

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departure time

The departure time is displayed on the large screen above the train platform.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The scheduled time when a vehicle (such as a plane, train, or bus) begins its journey from a specific location: It is the official time at which a public or private transport service is set to leave its point of origin.
Usage
  • Departure time is a fixed, scheduled moment. It is typically found on tickets, timetables, and departure boards.
  • It is used to inform passengers when they must be ready to board or when the vehicle will physically start moving from its station, gate, or terminal.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Please check your ticket for the departure time of your flight.
    • The departure time for the last train to the city is 11:30 PM.
    • Due to bad weather, the departure time has been delayed by two hours.
Advanced Usage

  • "Actual departure time": The real time when the vehicle leaves, which may differ from the scheduled time.

    • The scheduled departure time was 3 PM, but the actual departure time was 3:20 PM.

  • "Estimated departure time (EDT)": A predicted time of departure, often used when there are delays.

    • The screen now shows an estimated departure time of 14:45.
Variants and Related Words

  • Departure (n): The act of leaving.

    • Our departure from the hotel was at dawn.

  • Arrival time (n): The scheduled time when a vehicle reaches its destination.

    • The arrival time is just as important as the departure time.
Synonyms
  • Takeoff time (specifically for aircraft).
  • Check-out time (in the context of hotels, meaning the time by which one must leave).
Related Phrases

  • "On-time departure": A departure that occurs at the scheduled time.

    • The airline boasts a 95% rate of on-time departures.

  • "Departure gate": The specific area in an airport from which a flight leaves.

    • Proceed to departure gate B12 one hour before departure time.
departure time

The departure time is displayed on the large screen above the train platform.

Noun
  1. the time at which a public conveyance is scheduled to depart from a given point of origin

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