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Definition departure in American English

departure noun

noun
/dɪˈpɑrtʃər/
1

the time when an airplane, bus, or train leaves

Example

a 10 o'clock departure

Synonyms and related words
change departure drop-off
1.1

an occasion when someone leaves a place, for example to go on a trip

Example

The house was quiet again, after the noise of their departure.

Example

an early departure from Chicago

Synonyms and related words
departure comings and goings exit
1.2

an airplane, bus, or train that leaves a place at a particular time

Example

The next departure for New York will be at 11.00.

Synonyms and related words
arrivals communication conveyance
2

an occasion when someone leaves a job or an organization

Example

Things had got worse since his departure from head office.

Synonyms and related words
resign retire stand down
3

something new and different

Example

Being a teacher is a totally new departure for me.

Example

This is a significant departure from their earlier policies.

Synonyms and related words
change effect trend
Definition departure in American English