departure — the action of leaving, especially to start a journey
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of leaving, especially to start a journey
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
Korean meaning: 떠남, 출발
Korean pronunciation: 디-파-처 (강세: 파)
Example Sentences
- My mom's sudden departure from the kitchen meant only one thing - I had to cook dinner myself.
- The departure board showed that all flights were delayed due to fog.
- His departure from healthy eating habits began with just one piece of cake.
departure
NOUN//dɪˈpɑːrtʃər//
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey
The moment of leaving
The ship's departure was delayed by the storm. (DEPART + URE = DEPARTURE → the act of leaving a place)
Sign your departure, begin your adventure!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'departir' meaning 'to divide' or 'to separate', derived from Latin 'de-' (away) and 'partire' (to divide or share). The word evolved to mean 'to go away' or 'to leave'.
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📝Examples
“My mom's sudden departure from the kitchen meant only one thing - I had to cook dinner myself.”
“The departure board showed that all flights were delayed due to fog.”
“His departure from healthy eating habits began with just one piece of cake.”
“The CEO announced her departure from the company after 20 years of service.”
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