Definitions

1. noun

a short trip or journey, especially one made for pleasure or relaxation

“The family enjoyed a weekend excursion to the beach.”

2. noun

a departure from a normal or expected course of action

“The company’s new policy was seen as an excursion from their usual conservative approach.”

3. verb

to go on a trip or journey, especially one made for pleasure or relaxation

“We excursed to the mountains for a few days.”

4. verb

to depart from a normal or expected course of action

“The politician’s speech was seen as an excursion from the party’s usual ideology.”