departure
- Top 5000
Sense 1
- noun
- B1
The act of leaving a place, usually at the start of a journey.
The departure board showed our flight boarding at gate twelve.
Departure times for all coaches are listed on the yellow timetable.
His sudden departure from the meeting surprised everyone in the room.
Rain began falling just after our departure from the harbour.
Common collocations: departure time · departure lounge · departures board · before departure · delay a departure · departure from Prague
Part of: Airports and stations, Means of transport, Holidays
Sense 2 · less common
- noun
- C1
A way of doing something that is clearly different from what is usual or expected.
Her latest novel is a bold departure from her earlier work.
The new logo marks a clear departure from the old style.
Working from home was a welcome departure from the daily routine.
Common collocations: a departure from tradition · a radical departure · a welcome departure · mark a departure
Part of: Attitudes and opinions, Art