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vacate

[ˈveɪkeɪt]

vacate Definition

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  • 2to make a decision or agreement no longer valid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

Antonyms for vacate

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.