The word "departs" is spelled with the letters D-E-P-A-R-T-S. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be spelled /dɪˈpɑrts/. The "d" sound is pronounced with the tip of the tongue against the top teeth, followed by a short "ih" sound. The "p" sound is made by closing the lips and releasing them quickly, followed by a long "ah" sound. The "r" sound is made by slightly trilling the tongue against the roof of the mouth, and the "t" sound is made by releasing air with the tongue touching the top teeth. The final "s" sound is a long hissing sound made by pushing air through the teeth.
Departs is a verb that refers to the act of leaving or moving away from a particular place, often with the intention to travel to another destination. It implies a person or object moving away from a current location to proceed towards a different location.
When someone departs, they physically remove themselves from a place or situation, indicating a transition or change from the previous state. This action could involve departing from a home, workplace, or any other location where the individual was present.
The term can also be applied metaphorically to describe a departure from an established norm, routine, or pattern. In this sense, it suggests a deviation or divergence from what is customary, usual, or expected.
Departing can be voluntary, indicating a choice or decision made by the individual to leave, or it can be involuntary, arising from circumstances beyond their control. It can occur on various scales, ranging from personal departures, such as leaving a personal relationship or embarking on a journey, to more significant global departures that impact society, culture, or politics.
Overall, depart implies a shift or change that involves physically or metaphorically leaving a place or situation to head towards a new destination or state.
The word "departs" is derived from the Middle English word "departen", which itself comes from the Old French word "departir". This Old French term ultimately traces back to the Latin word "dispartire", which combines the prefix "dis-" (meaning "apart") with the verb "partire" (meaning "to divide" or "to split").