Meaning 1neutral · 87%
the departure of a person from an organization, position, team or place where their leaving is institutionally relevant
Natural examples
Der überraschende Weggang der Finanzchefin verunsicherte die Investoren.
Nach dem Weggang des Trainers musste der Verein seine Saisonplanung anpassen.
Der Weggang mehrerer erfahrener Forscher schwächte das Institut innerhalb kurzer Zeit.
Usage note
Weggang is more institutional and report-like than “Abreise”, which usually refers to leaving on a journey. It often concerns a role or affiliation ending.
Useful combinations
— someone’s departure