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Definition departure in British English

departure noun

noun
/dɪˈpɑː(r)tʃə(r)/
1

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

Example

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

Example

an early departure from London

Synonyms and related words
departure exodus exit
1.1

the time when a plane, bus, or train leaves

Example

a 10 o'clock departure

Synonyms and related words
change departure the home straight
1.2

a plane, 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
effect change trend
Definition departure in British English