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Departure

/dɪˈpɑːr.tʃər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #650 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of leaving a place or starting a journey.

    "We confirmed our flight departure time for early tomorrow morning."
  2. 2

    A deviation or divergence from a standard, rule, or previous course of action.

    "This new policy represents a significant departure from traditional practices."

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Derived from Old French 'departure', originating from the verb 'departir' (to divide, separate, or set out), which traces back to the Late Latin 'departire'. Historically signifying a parting or separation, its meaning evolved in Middle English to specifically denote the act of leaving a place.

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