Depending on the context, the phrase "depart from" can have two distinct meanings. Physically, it refers to leaving a place, such as beginning a journey or moving away from a specific location. Abstractly, it can mean doing something differently from what is usual or expected, implying a deviation from an established rule, plan, routine, or standard.
For example:
The train will depart from platform 3 at 8:15.
The tour will depart from the hotel lobby at 9 a.m., so please be on time.
Our flight departs from Gate 12, so let’s start boarding.
Let’s not depart from the plan we agreed on.
This new policy departs from the company’s usual approach.
She rarely departs from her morning routine.
