DEPARTING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

move away from a place into another direction

Example: Go away before I start to cry; The train departs at noon

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

go away or leave

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

leave

Example: The family took off for Florida

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

wander from a direct or straight course

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

remove oneself from an association with or participation in

Example: She wants to leave; The teenager left home; She left her position with the Red Cross; He left the Senate after two terms; after 20 years with the same company, she pulled up stakes

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

be at variance with

Example: be out of line with

Synonyms

Set forth, Quit, Pull up stakes, Take leave, Go

Antonyms

Conform, Come, Stay