point of departure

noun
UK: /pɔɪnt əv dɪˈpɑːtʃə/
US: /pɔɪnt əv dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

  1. The place where a journey starts.

    1. The airport was our point of departure for the holiday.
    2. The old railway station served as the main point of departure for travelers going north.

  2. The act or manner of starting something new or different.

    1. This new policy represents a real point of departure from the past.
    2. This innovative design is a point of departure, signaling a new era for the company.

  3. A fact, idea, or situation from which a course of action or way of thinking is started.

    1. Let's use this study as our point of departure for further research.
    2. His early experiences served as a crucial point of departure in shaping his political views.

Synonyms

origin basis beginning foundation source springboard starting point

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "point of departure" in English means: The place where a journey starts., The act or manner of starting something new or different., A fact, idea, or situation from which a course of action or way of thinking is started..

The phonetic transcription of "point of departure" is /pɔɪnt əv dɪˈpɑːtʃə/ in British English and /pɔɪnt əv dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "point of departure": origin, basis, beginning, foundation, source, springboard, starting point.

Example usage of "point of departure": "The airport was our point of departure for the holiday.". More examples on the page.