depart
word
/dɪˈpɑɹt/
/dɪpˈɑːt/
Definition
To leave, especially to start a journey or go away from a place. Often used for transportation (trains, flights) or formal/official situations.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'leave'. Common with schedules (trains/flights depart), formal settings, and official notices. Not used for informal, everyday situations—say 'leave' instead. Often paired with 'from' (depart from a city/airport).
Spanish: partir - salirPortuguese (BR): partir - sairPortuguese (PT): partir - sairChinese (Simplified): 离开 - 出发Chinese (Traditional): 離開 - 出發Hindi: प्रस्थान करना - रवाना होनाArabic: يغادر - ينطلقBengali: প্রস্থান করা - বেরিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: отправляться - уезжатьJapanese: 出発する - 離れるVietnamese: rời đi - khởi hànhKorean: 떠나다 - 출발하다Turkish: ayrılmak - yola çıkmakUrdu: روانہ ہونا - روانگی کرناIndonesian: berangkat - meninggalkan
Example Sentences
The train will depart at 10:30 AM.
basic
Please be ready to depart by noon.
basic
The flight departs from Gate 7.
basic
We have to depart early if we want to avoid traffic.
natural
Once we depart, there’s no turning back.
natural
The ambassador will depart from the country tomorrow morning.
natural