depart
verb (used without object)
to go away; leave.
has departed
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present perfectof depart (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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LiveWire’s CEO has departed and a restructuring officer has taken over as losses mount at the once-hyped spinoff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
It is simply a small boat that has departed from further along the coastline to avoid detection.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
John succeeds Douglas Palladini, who has departed the company after just over a year at the helm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
"So far, no delegation from Iran has departed for Islamabad, Pakistan; whether it is the main or subsidiary delegation; primary or secondary," state TV said, dismissing reports suggesting otherwise.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
Sometimes, I catch Davi’s eyes watching the villagers at the town square, when she lingers there long after the crowd has departed.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
