B1nountravelwork
US/dɪˈpɑːr.tʃər/
UK/dɪˈpɑː.tʃə/
the act of leaving a place, or a person leaving a job
In context
Please arrive at the airport two hours before departure.
The manager announced his departure from the company last week.
Our departure from the station was delayed by heavy rain.
Words that go with departure
noun + noun
- departure timeCheck your departure time again.
- departure gateThe departure gate has changed.
- departure loungeWe waited in the departure lounge for hours.
- departure boardCheck the departure board for your gate number.
adjective + noun
- sudden departureHer sudden departure surprised everyone.
noun + preposition
- departure fromHis departure from the team was a loss.