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departure

отправление

Meaning of departure

act of leaving

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EN-UK/dɪˈpɑːtʃə/
EN-US/ə dɪˈpɑrtʃɚ/
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departure with Russian translation

departure usage examples

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

The departure gate opened early and passengers hurried through security.

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

Her departure from the hotel was delayed because of heavy traffic.

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departure belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

departure出发
shower淋浴
elevator电梯
towel毛巾
TV电视
view景色
breakfast早餐

departure synonyms

Related words worth learning together

leaving
Emphasizes the act of a person going away or quitting.
exit
Leaving a place or moving through an exit; often physical exit from a building or space.
setting off
The act of starting a journey or beginning to move.
dispatch
Formal/technical term for sending goods, messages, or units out.
sending
The act or process of sending something (message, parcel).
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leaving

Emphasizes the act of a person going away or quitting.

A2Very Often

Her leaving surprised everyone.

🇬🇧en

Leaving a place or moving through an exit; often physical exit from a building or space.

A2Very Often

Please use the nearest exit in an emergency.

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setting off

The act of starting a journey or beginning to move.

A2Often

They are setting off early to avoid traffic.

🇬🇧en

Formal/technical term for sending goods, messages, or units out.

B2Rarely

The company dispatched the orders yesterday.

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sending

The act or process of sending something (message, parcel).

A2Very Often

Sending the package took two days.

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takeoff

Specifically the moment an aircraft leaves the ground; sometimes used informally for leaving.

A2Often

The plane's takeoff was delayed due to fog.

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embarkation

Formal term for boarding a ship or aircraft; used in official contexts.

B2Rarely

Embarkation for the cruise starts at 2 pm.

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withdrawal

Removal or pulling back (troops, funds); can mean leaving but often formal/technical.

B2Often

The withdrawal of troops was announced yesterday.

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departure meaning: what does it mean?

act of leaving

departure pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

departure is pronounced as /dɪˈpɑːtʃə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

departure definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The departure gate opened early and passengers hurried through security. Translation: Гейт отправления открылся раньше, и пассажиры поспешили через контроль безопасности.

Is departure part of On the road vocabulary?

Yes, departure (отправление) can be learned in the On the road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is departure part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, departure (отправление) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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