departing

/dɪˈpɑːt/ (bre, ipa) · [dɪpˈɑrtɪŋ] /dɪˈpɑːrt/ (ame, ipa) · [dɪpˈɑrtɪŋ] /di-ˈpärt dē-/ (ame, mw)

departing — verb

  • departingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • departings3rd person singular
  • departinging-ing form
  • departingedpast simple

1. to leave somewhere and begin travelling to another destination

1.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to leave somewhere and begin travelling to another destination

例句

Theo departed for Bangkok early this morning, before the roads got busy.

depart + for + destination

The express train to Kaohsiung departs from platform two at exactly 8:47.

同義詞
  • leave

    more general and more common in everyday conversation

  • set off

    phrasal verb emphasising the beginning of a journey

  • go away

    less formal; can mean a short absence or a vacation

反義詞
  • arrive

    opposite action — to reach a destination instead of leaving

  • stay

    to remain in a place rather than leave it

文法句型

depart + for + destination

depart + from + place

depart + at/on + time

用法筆記

Intransitive in most contexts ("depart for a place"). The transitive form ("depart the station") is more common in American English announcements and formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌She is departing to Japan next week.
✅She is departing for Japan next week.
💡use 'for', not 'to', before the destination.

2. to end your time working for an organisation or resign from a particular role

2.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to end your time working for an organisation or resign from a particular role

例句

After a dozen years as chief engineer, Elena departed from the firm with a warm farewell.

depart + from + organisation

Hassan decided to depart the committee after the board rejected his funding proposal.

同義詞
  • leave

    neutral and more common; works in both formal and informal settings

  • resign

    specifically means to formally give up a position or role

  • quit

    informal; suggests leaving because of dissatisfaction

反義詞
  • join

    to become a member of an organisation or take on a position

  • stay

    to remain in a job or organisation

文法句型

depart + from + company/position

用法筆記

More formal than 'quit' or 'leave'. Often used in business announcements and news reports. The transitive structure ('depart the company') is acceptable in formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌She departed from her job because of the low salary.
✅She left her job because of the low salary.
💡'depart' is formal and sounds unnatural for everyday reasons; use 'leave' or 'quit' in casual contexts.

3. to follow a different course of action from what is normally done, expected, or

3.動詞不及物C1
釋義

to follow a different course of action from what is normally done, expected, or agreed

例句

The chef departed from the classic recipe by adding coconut milk and fresh coriander.

depart + from + established practice

Nora's painting style departs sharply from the realistic landscapes she was trained to produce.

同義詞
  • deviate

    the most direct synonym; slightly more formal and technical

  • diverge

    suggests two paths moving apart; common in academic and technical writing

  • stray

    often implies unintentionally moving away from a correct path

反義詞
  • follow

    to adhere to a rule, plan, or standard

  • adhere to

    to stay within established boundaries or guidelines

文法句型

depart + from + norm/standard/tradition/plan

用法筆記

Always followed by 'from' when specifying what is being left behind. The noun form 'departure' is more common in this sense ('a departure from tradition').

常見錯誤

❌The athlete departed the usual training schedule.
✅The athlete departed from the usual training schedule.
💡this sense always requires 'from' before the standard or expectation being deviated from.