1. the act of leaving a place
Usage: plural of departure
2. instances of moving away from an established course, method, or tradition
Usage: plural of departure

Examples

• Flight departures are displayed on the monitor.
• The train station announced several delayed departures.
• We watched the departures from the airport observation deck.
• His recent departures from company policy raised concerns.
• The artist’s departures from traditional techniques were controversial.
• All departures must be reported to security.
• The schedule shows departures every thirty minutes.