Examples of departure in a Sentence
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.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2025
Khan feared that delaying his departure beyond the deadline might have resulted in his wife and children being hauled off to a police station along with him, which would have been a blow to his family’s dignity.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Manchester City enter this tournament amid a rebuild, with manager Pep Guardiola reconfiguring the midfield following Kevin De Bruyne's departure.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The sharp uptick in immigration enforcement activities is a departure for federal authorities who usually avoid going after businesses.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2025
Khan feared that delaying his departure beyond the deadline might have resulted in his wife and children being hauled off to a police station along with him, which would have been a blow to his family’s dignity.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Manchester City enter this tournament amid a rebuild, with manager Pep Guardiola reconfiguring the midfield following Kevin De Bruyne's departure.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The sharp uptick in immigration enforcement activities is a departure for federal authorities who usually avoid going after businesses.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/departure. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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departure
noun
de·par·ture
di-ˈpär-chər 
1
: the act of going away
2
: a setting out (as on a new course)
3
: a change from a usual course or standard
a departure from tradition
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