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Meaning of the word depart in English

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depart

US /dɪˈpɑːrt/
UK /dɪˈpɑːrt/
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Verb

1.

leave, especially in order to start a journey

Example:
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The train will depart from Platform 3.
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He departed for London early in the morning.
Synonym:
leavegoset offset outtake off
Synonym:
arrivecome
2.

deviate from a usual or expected course

Example:
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The discussion began to depart from the main topic.
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He rarely departs from his usual routine.
Synonym:
deviatedivergestraydigressveer
Synonym:
conformadhere
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departmentdepartment storeaccident and emergency department