departure
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/dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
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/dɪˈpɑːtʃə(r)/
the act of leaving a place
Please arrive at the airport two hours before your departure.
a vehicle leaving at a specific time
Check the departure board for train times.
the area in an airport where flights leave
Meet me at the departure gate before boarding.
a change from what is normal or expected
This new policy marks a departure from previous rules.