What is your time of departure?
You should plan to arrive at the airport an hour before departure.
a schedule of arrivals and departures
The departures of several key employees have caused problems for the company.
her sudden departure from the company
The team has struggled since the departure of its head coach.
His previous movies have all been comedies, so this dramatic role is a real departure for him.
Recent Examples on the WebAmong those to announce departures were City Manager Alina Hudak and City Attorney Rafael Paz.
Williams took on the city’s top administrative role in April after Hudak tendered her resignation, despite Meiner advocating for Deputy City Manager Eric Carpenter to assume the role.—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024 The departure of Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer last year means that just two Fortune 500 companies are led by Black women.—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 5 June 2024 The network and Bolling issued a statement Friday announcing his departure.—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 It was confirmed that the King will take the review from his spot in an Ascot Landau carriage beside Queen Camilla, marking a departure from his decision to horseback ride in his birthday parade last year.—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for departure
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
Time Traveler
The first known use of departure was
in the 15th century
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