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timely departure
[ˈtaɪmli dɪˈpɑːrʃər]
noun phrase
pl: timely departures
partida pontual
1.
A departure that occurs at the expected or scheduled time; leaving at an appropriate moment
The timely departure of the flight allowed passengers to arrive on schedule.
A partida pontual do voo permitiu que os passageiros chegassem no horário.
2.
Leaving at a suitable or advantageous time
His timely departure from the company before the scandal helped protect his reputation.
Sua saída oportuna da empresa antes do escândalo ajudou a proteger sua reputação.
Synonyms
punctual departure
on-time departure
opportune departure
Antonyms
delayed departure
late departure
untimely departure
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
partida pontual
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
saída no horário
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
partida atempada
European Portuguese preference for 'atempada'
Related Idioms & Phrases
to beat a hasty retreat
to make a timely exit
striking while the iron is hot
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