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vacate

vә'keit5 senses · 5 ms
Level C1TOEFL
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verb/veɪˈkeɪt//ˈveɪ.keɪt//vəˈkeɪt/
  1. 1

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

    • I have to vacate my house by midday, as the new owner is moving in.
    • You are hereby ordered to vacate the premises within 14 days.
  2. 2

    To leave an office or position.

    • He vacated his coaching position because of the corruption scandal.
  3. 3

    To have a court judgement set aside; to annul.transitive

    • The judge vacated the earlier decision when new evidence was presented.
  4. 4

    To 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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