The departure
Example: Departure marks moment aircraft leaves airport
Definition
"The departure" refers to the moment when an aircraft leaves the airport to begin its journey. It marks the official start of a flight and involves all procedures leading up to the plane taking off from the runway.
Etymology
The term "the departure" originates from the Old French word 'departir,' meaning 'to divide or separate.' It evolved in English to specifically indicate the act of leaving or setting out, especially in travel contexts like aviation. Did you know? The word has been used since medieval times to describe leaving a place or beginning a journey.
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"The departure" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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