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departures

Pronunciation: [dɪˈpɑːrtʃərz]

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Learn how to use departures in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “travel”

(noun) Departures are the times when people leave a place, especially for a journey. Think about when someone goes to the airport to fly to another city or country.

Example

The flight departures board showed that my flight will leave on time.

Example

The airport was so busy that many departures were delayed and left late.

Example

What time are the departures for the flights today?

Context: “change”

(noun) Departures can also mean moving away from a usual path or doing something differently. It's like when a student decides to try a different hobby instead of their regular activities.

Example

Her paintings are beautiful and are a departure from her usual style.

Example

His actions were not a departure from his normal behavior; he acted just like he usually does.

Example

What departures from the traditional approach do you think could improve our project?

How to pronounce departures

Pronunciation: [dɪˈpɑːrtʃərz]

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Lessons with this word

  • Level A2

    Arrival

    Land, pass immigration and customs and leave the airport: English words for arrivals, baggage claim, lost luggage, shuttles and taxis, with audio.

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  • Level A2

    At the terminal

    Find your terminal, check in and hand over your bags: English words for the airport check-in desk, luggage and boarding passes, with audio.

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