departing

Definitions

Leaving a place, especially to start a journey.

Diverging or deviating from an established course, subject, or standard.

The act of dying or passing away.

Examples

The departing train whistled loudly as it pulled away from the platform.

She waved goodbye to her departing friends at the airport gate.

The departing CEO gave a heartfelt speech to the entire company.

Synonyms

leaving exiting going withdrawing retreating vanishing absenting

Antonyms

arriving entering staying remaining appearing landing approaching