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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   Division; separation, as of compound substances.

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   A going away; departure.

3. Meaning 3 · verb

   To leave.

4. Meaning 4 · verb

   To set out on a journey.

5. Meaning 5 · verb

   To die.

6. Meaning 6 · verb

   To disappear, vanish; to cease to exist.

7. Meaning 7 · verb

   To deviate (from), be different (from), fail to conform.

   “His latest statements seemed to depart from party policy somewhat.”

8. Meaning 8 · verb

   To go away from; to leave.

9. Meaning 9 · verb

   To divide up; to distribute, share.

10. Meaning 10 · verb

    To separate, part.

How this word is used

• Everyday “His latest statements seemed to depart from party policy somewhat.”
• Academic “In academic writing, “depart” can carry a precise technical sense.”
• Business “In business contexts, “depart” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”

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