Definitions

1. noun

the act of leaving a place or position, or the time when this happens

“Her departure from the company marked the beginning of a new era.”

2. noun

a departure from a usual or expected course of action

“The new policy was a departure from the traditional approach.”

3. noun

a point at which something starts or begins, especially a musical phrase

“The departure of the melody marked the beginning of the song.”

4. noun

a place from which one starts or leaves, especially a railway or airport station

“The departure lounge was crowded with travelers.”

5. verb

to leave a place or position, or to go away from something

“The team departed for the tournament at dawn.”