Vacate

verb

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.verbTo move out of a dwelling, either by choice or by eviction.

"I have to vacate my house by midday, as the new owner is moving in."

2.verbTo leave an office or position.

"He vacated his coaching position because of the corruption scandal."

3.verbTo have a court judgement set aside; to annul.

"The judge vacated the earlier decision when new evidence was presented."

4.verbTo leave an area, usually as a result of orders from public authorities in the event of a riot or natural disaster.

"If you do not immediately vacate the area, we will make you leave with tear gas!"

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