early departure

Left before ending

Early departure is leaving before the expected or scheduled time.

The phrase appears in contexts ranging from workplace policies to airline fees: Her early departure from the company surprised everyone.

It can also euphemistically refer to death: We mourn his early departure from this world.

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premature · exit · rushed · abrupt · sudden · hasty · cut and run · airport · suitcase · taxi · checkout · dawn · crack of dawn · sunrise · packed · urgent · escape · fleeing

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Opposites
duration of presence

early departureoverstaying

Remaining beyond proper duration

lingering · sticking around

timing of arrival/departure (travel context)

early departurelate arrival

Person appearing after expected

delayed flight · early arrival

Family

early, earlier, earliest, departure, departures, depart, departs, departed, departing

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G