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vacant
01
(of a house, room, seat, etc. ) empty or unoccupied and available to be used
Example
There is a vacant apartment available for rent in the building.
The vacant house at the end of the street had been abandoned for years.
He found a vacant spot on the beach to lay his towel.
02
lacking mental engagement or awareness
Example
His vacant stare suggested he was lost in his own world.
She responded with a vacant nod, indicating she was n’t truly listening.
The debate felt empty, filled with vacant statements rather than genuine arguments.
03
(of a job or position) not currently occupied or filled by someone
Example
There is a vacant apartment available for rent in the building.
The vacant house at the end of the street had been abandoned for years.
He found a vacant spot on the beach to lay his towel.
The vacant parking spaces quickly filled up when the event started.
She found a vacant seat near the window and settled in for the long train journey.
