departure JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/ · de.par.ture
noun
- The act of departing or something that has departed. The departure was scheduled for noon.
- A deviation from a plan or procedure. There are several significant departures, however, from current practice.
- A death. The news of her departure was met with shock and sadness.
Did you know? The word 'departure' is often used in the context of travel, but it can also refer to a significant change in a person's life, such as a departure from a long-held career or a departure from a comfortable routine.