leave-taking, parting, farewell, leave - the act of departing politely; "he disliked long farewells"; "he took his leave"; "parting is such sweet sorrow"

French leave - an abrupt and unannounced departure (without saying farewell)

disappearance, disappearing - the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

withdrawal - the act of withdrawing; "the withdrawal of French troops from Vietnam"

sailing - the departure of a vessel from a port

boarding, embarkation, embarkment - the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

exit - the act of going out

dispatch, shipment, despatch - the act of sending off something

takeoff - a departure; especially of airplanes

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