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The act of taking off or leaving, especially in the context of air travel.
Wir müssen uns beeilen, sonst verpassen wir den Abflug.
We need to hurry, or we'll miss the departure.
Commonly used in aviation contexts but also applies to general departures.
In aviation, 'Abflug' specifically refers to the moment an aircraft leaves the ground.
From the verb 'abfliegen' (to take off), combining 'ab-' (off) and 'Flug' (flight).
Primarily used in aviation but can also refer to any departure in a broader sense.