Vacate

Quick meaning: Vacate is a verb meaning To move out of a dwelling or other property, either by choice or by eviction.

Meaning

To move out of a dwelling or other property, either by choice or by eviction.

More Meanings

1. To leave an office or position.
2. (law, transitive) To have a court judgement set aside; to annul.
3. To leave an area, usually as a result of orders from public authorities in the event of a riot or natural disaster.

Example Sentences

You are hereby ordered to vacate the premises within 14 days.

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

He vacated his coaching position because of the corruption scandal.

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

Word Forms

• vacates
• vacating
• vacated

Synonyms for vacate

Depending on context, synonyms include renounce, empty, resign, abandon, give up.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include give up, abandon, resign, renounce, empty, evacuate.

Related Dictionary Tools