1. A deviation or divergence from an intended goal, target, or purpose
The project suffered a departure from the aim when the budget was cut.
O projeto sofreu um desvio do objetivo quando o orçamento foi reduzido.
2. An act of moving away from or abandoning a planned course of action
His departure from the aim surprised everyone who expected him to follow the original plan.
Seu desvio do objetivo surpreendeu todos que esperavam que ele seguisse o plano original.