Departs Meaning in English
word · lemma: depart
dɪˈpɑɹts
di-PARTS
dɪpˈɑːts
di-PAHTS
Definition
Leaves a place, especially to start a journey or move from one location to another. Often used for buses, trains, planes, or people.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in timetables for public transport: 'The train departs at 5 PM'. More formal than 'leaves'. Can be used for people leaving on journeys, not just vehicles. Not used for casual 'leaving a room'.
Spanish: sale - parte - despega (avión)Portuguese (BR): parte - sai - decola (avião)Portuguese (PT): parte - sai - descola (avião)Chinese (Simplified): 离开 - 出发Chinese (Traditional): 離開 - 出發Hindi: रवाना होता है - निकलता हैArabic: يغادر - ينطلقBengali: রওনা হয় - ছেড়ে যায় (যাত্রা শুরু করে)Russian: отправляется - уходит (в путь)Japanese: 出発するVietnamese: khởi hànhKorean: 출발하다Turkish: hareket eder - ayrılır (yolculuğa başlar)Urdu: روانہ ہوتا ہے - روانگی کرتا ہےIndonesian: berangkat
Example Sentences
The bus departs at 7:30 every morning.
basic
Our flight departs from gate 22.
basic
The train departs exactly on time.
basic
She always waves goodbye when her dad departs for work.
natural
Once the ferry departs, there are no more crossings today.
natural
He never forgets to call his mom before he departs on a trip.
natural