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to depart
01
to leave a location, particularly to go on a trip or journey
Intransitive
Examples
The train is scheduled to depart from the station at 3:00 PM.
After saying their goodbyes, the family was ready to depart on their vacation to Europe.
02
to leave a place
Transitive: to depart a place
Examples
As the sun set, it was time for them to depart the small village.
It 's customary for guests to depart the wedding ceremony after the newlyweds make their exit.
03
to deviate or move away from an accepted, prescribed, or usual course of action or behavior
Transitive: to depart from a course of action or behavior
Examples
The company decided to depart from traditional marketing strategies and explore innovative digital advertising techniques.
In order to stand out in the competition, the artist chose to depart from conventional art styles and experiment with abstract forms.
04
to resign or leave a position of employment
Transitive: to depart a position
Examples
After years of dedicated service, Susan decided to depart her role as the company's CFO.
Michael decided to depart his demanding corporate job and start his own consulting business.
05
to deviate or stray from a planned, direct, or straight path
Transitive: to depart from a path or direction
Examples
Lost in thought, the hiker began to depart from the trail.
As the river twisted and turned, the canoe occasionally departed from the main current.
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