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Vacuum
01
an electrical appliance that cleans surfaces by suction
Examples
She bought a new vacuum for cleaning the carpet.
The vacuum picked up all the dust and crumbs.
02
an empty area or gap in a physical sense
Examples
There was a vacuum in the room where furniture had been removed.
The engineer noted a vacuum in the pipeline that needed sealing.
03
a space that is utterly empty of all matter
Examples
In physics, a vacuum is defined as a space devoid of any matter particles, including atoms and molecules.
The concept of a perfect vacuum, where no particles or energy exist, is theoretical and is used in thought experiments and theoretical physics.
04
a gap, lack, or absence in a situation, system, or abstract context
Examples
There was a vacuum in the schedule between meetings.
A vacuum of authority allowed confusion to spread.
