departure

/di'pɑ:tʃə/
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departure

The family gathered at the airport to watch his departure.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey: "Departure" most commonly refers to the action of going away from somewhere.
    • A deviation or divergence from a standard, plan, or topic: "Departure" can also mean a change from what is usual, expected, or previously established.
    • (Euphemism) Death: In formal or euphemistic language, "departure" is sometimes used to refer to someone's death.
Usage Examples
  • Act of leaving:
    • Our departure from the airport was delayed by two hours.
    • Please check the monitor for your flight's departure time.
  • Deviation from a norm:
    • His latest novel is a radical departure from his earlier work.
    • This policy represents a significant departure from tradition.
  • Euphemism for death:
    • The community was saddened by his sudden departure.
Advanced Usage
  • "Point of departure": The starting point for a discussion, journey, or line of thought.
    • The treaty served as a point of departure for future negotiations.
  • "New departure": A new course of action or a fresh start in a different direction.
    • The company's investment in renewable energy marks a new departure for the industry.
Variants and Related Words
  • Depart (verb): To leave, especially to start a journey.
    • The train will depart from platform 3.
  • Departing (adjective): In the process of leaving.
    • We said goodbye to the departing guests.
Synonyms
  • Leaving: The act of going away.
  • Exit: A way out or the act of going out.
  • Deviation: A departure from an established course or standard.
Related Phrases
  • Departure lounge/gate: The area in an airport where passengers wait before boarding their flight.
  • Departure board: A display showing the scheduled times for transport to leave.
Idioms
  • Take one's departure: (Formal) To leave.
    • After the meeting, he took his departure without a word.
departure

The family gathered at the airport to watch his departure.

Noun
  1. euphemistic expressions for death
    • thousands mourned his passing
  2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
    • the deviation from the mean
  3. the act of departing

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