departure point
Where journeys begin
A departure point is the place from which a journey or trip begins—where travelers set out.
Figuratively, it serves as the starting basis for an argument, discussion, or analysis: Let's use last quarter's numbers as our departure point.
The term emphasizes the beginning of movement away from somewhere, whether physical or intellectual.
- originStarting point or source
- trailheadHiking path entrance
- gatewayPoint of access
- launchpadRocket departure platform
- embarkationBeginning a voyage
dock · platform · sendoff · farewell · beginning · fresh start · clean slate · new chapter · source · ground zero · genesis · springboard · threshold · port · station · home base · base · exodus
- travel gatewaysairport hub, gateway city, travel hub, transport hub, international airport
- beginningsbegin, beginning, start, first, opening
- navigationcompass, compass rose, signs, charts, navbar
- endpointsendpoint, terminus, final stop, last stop, destination
- terminusesbus station, train station, rail terminal, airport terminal, ferry terminal
- transit stopsbus stop, train station, subway stop, metro stop, tram stop
departure pointdestination
Intended arrival point
arrival point · endpoint · terminus · journey's end · port of call
departure pointconclusion
End or deduction
end point · end result · final result · outcome · logical conclusion
departure, point, depart, departed, departing, departs, departures, points, pointed