Departing Moderate

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

The act by which somebody or something departs.

"The departing train left the station without a sound."

In plain English: A departing is someone who has left and gone away from you for good.

"The departing train left the station without me getting my ticket scanned."

Usage: Use this noun form primarily in formal contexts, such as aviation announcements ("the departing of the flight"), rather than casual speech where "departure" is standard. Avoid using it to describe a person leaving an event; instead, use the verb phrase "departing for."

Verb

present participle of depart

"The passengers were lining up at the gate while departing from the terminal."

In plain English: To depart means to leave a place and go somewhere else.

"The train is departing from platform four in five minutes."

Adjective

that is leaving

"The departing train left the station without any passengers on board."

Example Sentences

"The departing train left the station without me getting my ticket scanned." noun

"The departing of the guests was marked by warm goodbyes at the door." noun

"His departing from the company surprised everyone who knew his dedication to the firm." noun

"We discussed the consequences of their early departing before the meeting even started." noun

"The train is departing from platform four in five minutes." verb