B1verbformaltraveltransport
US/dɪˈpɑːrt/
UK/dɪˈpɑːt/
to leave a place, especially at the start of a journey
In context
The train departs from platform four at nine o'clock.
Several guests departed early because of the storm.
Flights to Hanoi depart every hour from the main terminal.
Words that go with depart
verb + preposition
- depart fromThe bus departs from the central station.
- depart forWe depart for Da Nang on Monday.
- depart from the planWe should not depart from the plan now.
verb + adverb
- depart earlyPassengers who depart early must tell the staff.
- depart immediatelyThe ship departed immediately after loading.
verb + noun
- depart the stationThe train departed the station on time.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The plane departs to Paris at noon.Correct: The plane departs for Paris at noon.