A point of departure
noun
The place where a journey starts.
London will be our point of departure for the Europe trip.
noun
A place or point from which something is evaluated or considered.
Her previous work provided a point of departure for the new research.
Usage tips
Academic, General
noun
A change from the usual or accepted way of doing something.
His new movie is a distinct point of departure from his usual romantic comedies.
noun
The place where a journey starts.
London will be our point of departure for the Europe trip.
noun
A place or point from which something is evaluated or considered.
Her previous work provided a point of departure for the new research.
Usage tips
Academic, General
noun
A change from the usual or accepted way of doing something.
His new movie is a distinct point of departure from his usual romantic comedies.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Travel Initiation
Used to specify the literal starting location of a travel journey.
Our flight schedule lists Berlin as the point of departure.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Origin
Can metaphorically represent the beginning of a non-physical journey, like a project.
This meeting will serve as our point of departure for the campaign.
Pro Tip 3/3Journey Context
Primarily used in a travel context, think stations and airports.
Tickets must indicate the point of departure and destination.
Pro Tip 1/3Travel Initiation
Used to specify the literal starting location of a travel journey.
Our flight schedule lists Berlin as the point of departure.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Origin
Can metaphorically represent the beginning of a non-physical journey, like a project.
This meeting will serve as our point of departure for the campaign.
Pro Tip 3/3Journey Context
Primarily used in a travel context, think stations and airports.
Tickets must indicate the point of departure and destination.
Pro Tip 1/3Travel Initiation
Used to specify the literal starting location of a travel journey.
Our flight schedule lists Berlin as the point of departure.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Origin
Can metaphorically represent the beginning of a non-physical journey, like a project.
This meeting will serve as our point of departure for the campaign.
Pro Tip 3/3Journey Context
Primarily used in a travel context, think stations and airports.
Tickets must indicate the point of departure and destination.
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