vacate
va
ˈveɪ
vei
cate
keɪt
keit
/vˈe‍ɪke‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "vacate"in English

to vacate
01

to give up a job, post, or position voluntarily

Transitive: to vacate a job position
to vacate definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
vacate
3rd person singular
vacates
past simple
vacated
past participle
vacated
Examples
After years of dedicated service, Sarah decided to vacate her position as the company's CFO.
02

to move out of or exit a place that one previously occupied

Transitive: to vacate a place of residence
to vacate definition and meaning
Examples
After completing their lease term, the tenants decided to vacate the apartment.
03

to cancel or annul a decision, ruling, or order officially

Transitive: to vacate a decision or order
Examples
Upon the discovery of new evidence, the judge decided to vacate the previous ruling.
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