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.