vacate

[ˈveɪkeɪt]

vacate Definition

• 1. to leave a place, especially a building, empty
• 2. to make a decision or agreement no longer valid

Using vacate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vacate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tenants were asked to vacate the apartment by the end of the month.

• Example

  The court ordered the company to vacate the property immediately.

• Example

  The judge vacated the previous ruling due to new evidence.

• Example

  The team decided to vacate their earlier decision and start over.

vacate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vacate

• evacuate
• abandon
• relinquish
• empty
• clear out

Antonyms for vacate

• occupy
• fill
• inhabit

Phrases with vacate

• vacate the premises

  to leave a building or property, especially when asked to do so

  Example

  The police arrived and ordered everyone to vacate the premises.

• vacate a seat

  to resign from a position or give up a seat in an official capacity

  Example

  The senator announced his intention to vacate his seat at the end of the term.

• vacate a judgment

  to cancel or set aside a legal decision or ruling

  Example

  The appeals court vacated the lower court's judgment and ordered a retrial.

Origins of vacate

from Latin 'vacare', meaning 'to be empty'

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Summary: vacate in Brief

The verb 'vacate' [ˈveɪkeɪt] means to leave a place empty or to invalidate a decision or agreement. Examples include 'The tenants were asked to vacate the apartment by the end of the month.' and 'The judge vacated the previous ruling due to new evidence.' Phrases like 'vacate the premises' and 'vacate a seat' denote leaving a building or resigning from a position, respectively.