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vacate

/vəˈkeɪt/

VERB

1. To leave or move out of a place

To leave a dwelling, room, building, or other occupied place, either voluntarily or because of an order to do so.

1.1. Leaving a residence or accommodation

To move out of a house, apartment, hotel room, or other accommodation, ending one's occupancy of the place.

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Examples

  • She decided to vacate the apartment after the lease expired.
  • The court ordered the tenants to vacate the premises immediately.
  • The hotel guests were asked to vacate their rooms for a scheduled maintenance check.

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1.2. Clearing or evacuating an area

To leave an area, premises, or facility, particularly following instructions or an official order issued for safety or security reasons.

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  • The students were instructed to vacate the classroom during the fire drill.
  • Authorities ordered residents to vacate the affected area before the storm arrived.
  • Please ensure to vacate the conference room by 5 PM for the next meeting.

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2. To leave an office or position

To give up, relinquish, or leave an official position, office, post, or role so that it becomes available for another person.

2.1. Resigning or relinquishing a position

To leave an official, professional, or organizational position, voluntarily or as required, thereby making the position available.

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  • The president agreed to vacate his office at the end of the term.
  • The director was required to vacate the position following the investigation.
  • She decided to vacate her seat on the board to make room for a new representative.

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3. To annul or set aside a legal decision

To invalidate, cancel, or officially set aside a court judgment, legal order, or previous ruling so that it no longer has legal effect.

3.1. Overturning a court judgment or legal order

To formally cancel or reverse a judicial decision, ruling, order, or judgment through legal authority.

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  • annul
  • nullify
  • invalidate
  • void
  • overturn
  • quash
  • reverse
  • set aside
  • rescind
  • revoke

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Examples

  • The appellate court decided to vacate the lower court's judgment.
  • The judge agreed to vacate the previous order after reviewing the new evidence.
  • The conviction was vacated because of procedural errors during the original trial.

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