Words / A2

di-PAHT/dɪˈpɑːt/

Depart means leave, especially on a planned journey: the train departs at six, depart from platform two, depart for Leeds. Leave is the everyday verb; depart is more formal and common on timetables. Arrive is the opposite. Department is a section of an organisation — extra -ment. Departure is the noun.

Meaning

To leave a place, especially on a journey.

Examples

• “The train departs from platform four at six.”
• “Flight BA123 departs from Gate 14.”
• “We should depart early to miss the traffic.”

Good to know

depart from + place / at + time. Opposite: arrive. Mix-up: department. Noun: departure.

Near in meaning

leave

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