depart
UK: dɪˈpɑːt | US: dɪˈpɑːrt
vi. to leave, especially to start a journey
vi. to deviate from a standard or path
vt. (archaic) to separate or divide
The word "depart" originates from Old French departir, meaning "to divide" or "to separate." It combines the Latin prefix de- (indicating reversal or removal) with partire (to divide, from pars meaning "part"). Over time, its meaning shifted from literal division to the act of leaving or setting out, reflecting a metaphorical "separation" from a place. The modern sense of "leaving for a journey" emerged in Middle English.
The train will depart from platform 3 at 6 PM.
He decided to depart from tradition and try a new approach.
(Archaic) The river departs the valley into two distinct regions.
We watched the ship depart slowly from the harbor.
Her opinions depart significantly from the mainstream view.