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departure by ship

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. departure (of a boat, plane)
2. setting sail

This noun and verb (する) refers to the departure of a ship or vessel from a port or harbor. It is the nautical equivalent of setting sail or leaving port. You might see it used in news reports about ships leaving on voyages or in schedules at ports and harbors.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The ferry's departure was called off because of the storm clouds.

Sentence 2

With waves this high, they're seriously thinking about departing?

Sentence 3

The lights on the deck came on — we're finally setting off!

Sentence 4

It was a departure made in spite of fear.

Sentence 5

Departing in fog like this — are you out of your mind?