B1noun 2K

Departure

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪˈpɑːtʃə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/"]/

Meaning of Departure

an act of leaving a place

In simple words: The act of leaving a place.

Departure in a sentence

• The departure of the flight was delayed due to bad weather.
• Everyone was excited about the departure of their team for the championship.
• His sudden departure from the company surprised everyone.
• After a long departure, the train finally arrived at the station.
• The departure point for the hike is near the parking lot.

How to use Departure

Use 'departure' in contexts about travel or leaving. It’s neutral and suitable for formal and casual situations but may not be the best choice for very informal conversations.

Grammar pattern

departure + from + location

Memory hint

Think of 'depart'—when someone leaves, their 'departure' takes place.

Related words

Collocations with Departure

• abrupt
• sudden
• hasty
• make
• hasten
• delay
• point
• date
• time
• before departure
• prior to departure
• on departure
• the day, time, etc. of departure
• the point of departure
• abrupt
• sudden
• hasty
• make
• hasten
• delay
• point
• date
• time
• before departure
• prior to departure
• on departure
• the day, time, etc. of departure
• the point of departure
• new
• big
• complete
• be
• mark
• represent
• departure from

Synonyms for Departure

• leaving
• exit
• departure time
• takeoff

Opposites of Departure

• arrival

Common mistakes with Departure

• Confused with 'departure' when meaning 'arrival'.
• Incorrectly using 'depart' instead of 'departure' as a noun.
• Using 'departure' without indicating what is being departed from.

Frequently asked questions about Departure

What does Departure mean?

The act of leaving a place.

What is the definition of Departure?

an act of leaving a place

How do you use Departure in a sentence?

The departure of the flight was delayed due to bad weather.

Can you give another example of Departure?

Everyone was excited about the departure of their team for the championship.

What are synonyms for Departure?

Common alternatives include leaving, exit, departure time, takeoff.

What is the opposite of Departure?

Opposite meanings include arrival.

What words go with Departure?

It commonly pairs with abrupt, sudden, hasty, make, hasten, delay, point, date, time, before departure, prior to departure, on departure, the day, time, etc. of departure, the point of departure, abrupt, sudden, hasty, make, hasten, delay, point, date, time, before departure, prior to departure, on departure, the day, time, etc. of departure, the point of departure, new, big, complete, be, mark, represent, departure from.

What are common mistakes when using Departure?

Confused with 'departure' when meaning 'arrival'. Incorrectly using 'depart' instead of 'departure' as a noun. Using 'departure' without indicating what is being departed from.

How do you pronounce Departure?

US: /["/dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈpɑːtʃə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Departure?

Use 'departure' in contexts about travel or leaving. It’s neutral and suitable for formal and casual situations but may not be the best choice for very informal conversations.

What CEFR level is Departure?

"Departure" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.