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Departing

/dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
verbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To leave or go away from a place.

    "The train is departing from the station in five minutes."
  2. 2

    To deviate from a standard or expected course.

    "The project is departing from its original plan."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'departing' originates from the Middle English 'departen', which comes from the Old French 'departir', derived from the Latin 'departire', meaning 'to divide or distribute'. Over time, its meaning evolved to signify leaving or going away from a place.

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