departure

• Substantiv, das das Verlassen eines Ortes bezeichnet, besonders am Beginn einer Reise, sowie den Vorgang des Abgehens, Abfliegens oder Abfahrens.

A noun referring to the act of leaving a place, especially at the start of a journey.

1. A2formal

   The act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey.

   Abreise

   • The departure of the train is scheduled for 3 PM.
   • We said our goodbyes before her departure for Paris.
   • The airport announced the departure of flight 247.

   Synonymeexitexodusfarewellgoingleavingwithdrawal

   Antonymearrivalreturnstay

2. Change from usualB2formal

   A deviation from an accepted or usual course of action or thought.

   Abweichung

   • This new policy is a departure from our previous strategy.
   • The artist's latest work is a departure from her usual style.
   • His decision to quit was a radical departure from his career path.

   Synonymeaberrationbreakdeviationdigressiondivergenceshiftvariation

   Antonymeadherencecomplianceconformityconventionorthodoxy