departure

noun
UK: /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/
US: /dɪˈpɑːr.tʃɚ/

  1. The act of leaving a place, usually to start a journey.

    1. Our departure is scheduled for noon.
    2. The flight's departure was delayed due to bad weather conditions at the airport.

  2. The act of starting to live in a different way.

    1. This marks a departure from his usual style.
    2. Her resignation signified a clear departure from company policy expectations.

  3. The distance to which a mobile moves east or west from the meridian it started from.

    1. The ship's departure from the meridian helped determine its longitude.
    2. Calculate the total departure to ensure accurate positioning on the map while navigating.

Synonyms

exit go variation deviation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "departure" in English means: The act of leaving a place, usually to start a journey., The act of starting to live in a different way., The distance to which a mobile moves east or west from the meridian it started from..

The phonetic transcription of "departure" is /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/ in British English and /dɪˈpɑːr.tʃɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "departure": exit, go, variation, deviation.

Example usage of "departure": "Our departure is scheduled for noon.". More examples on the page.