departure (n.)
the act of leaving
Examples
- Departure is at 6 pm.
Key rules
- Departure is the act of leaving
- Departure time, departure gate, departure from
- Its opposite is arrival
Common mistakes
- Departure of 6 pm → Departure at 6 pm
Use cases
- Reading timetables
- Airport announcements
- Describing a trip
💡 Tip: Departure is used for travel and events; leaving is more general.