depart

verb
UK: /dɪˈpɑːt/
US: /dɪˈpɑːrt/

  1. To leave a place, especially to start a journey.

    1. We depart at noon today from the station.
    2. The train will depart from platform three in approximately five minutes.

  2. To leave a job or position.

    1. He will depart from his role next month.
    2. She decided to depart from the company after ten successful years.

  3. To deviate or stray from a standard or usual course.

    1. Do not depart from the original plan.
    2. The new design departs significantly from previous models.

  4. To die (euphemistic).

    1. He departed peacefully in his sleep last night.
    2. After a long illness, she departed this world surrounded by family.

Synonyms

leave deviation die exit departure go quit
depart noun

  1. An act of leaving.

    1. Their depart was delayed by the storm.
    2. The depart of the guests marked the end of the evening.

  2. A deviation or divergence from a standard or expected course.

    1. This is a depart from tradition, but necessary.
    2. His depart from the script surprised even his closest colleagues.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "depart" in English means: To leave a place, especially to start a journey., To leave a job or position., To deviate or stray from a standard or usual course., To die (euphemistic)..

The phonetic transcription of "depart" is /dɪˈpɑːt/ in British English and /dɪˈpɑːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "depart": leave, deviation, die, exit, departure, go, quit.

Example usage of "depart": "We depart at noon today from the station.". More examples on the page.