noun

departure

The act of leaving or a change from an established practice.

Our departure depends on when the storm ends.

Etymology

Old French departir meant to divide or separate. Departure names separation by leaving a place and extends that idea to moving away from a customary practice or established course.

More examples

  • Please check the departure time before you leave.
  • The new schedule is a departure from our usual routine.
  • Heavy snow causes delays for all morning departures.

Forms

departure · departures

depart verb — To leave a place or situation.

Similar words

exit
Often emphasizes leaving a building or enclosed place.
deviation
Emphasizes a change from an expected course or standard.