The phrase "departure point" refers to the place where someone begins a journey or starts something new. It can be literal, like an airport or a train station, or figurative, like the starting point for a discussion or project. Full definition
The body's evocative layers of skin, desire, and pain have long been a rich departure point for art - making. (brooklynrail.org)
This talk considers the role played by the dissent, using the socio - political arts and cultural movements of the 70s and 80s as departure points. (iniva.org)
Our store and sea kayak tour departure point is adjacent to the boat ramp. (kayakbc.ca)