Meaning & use
departure
The act of leaving a place, especially at the start of a journey.
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Our departure was delayed because of a mechanical problem with the plane.
Check the board for your flight's departure time and gate.
A note on using this word
Also used figuratively to mean a change from what is usual, as in "a departure from tradition."
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