vacated
/vəˈkeɪ.tɪd/
VERB
1. To move out of a dwelling
To leave a house, apartment, room, or other place of residence, either voluntarily or because of an eviction or order.
1.1. Moving out of a residence
Leaving a house, apartment, or other accommodation after ending one's occupancy.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- occupied
- inhabited
- remained
- stayed
Examples
- The tenants vacated the apartment as soon as their lease ended.
- The office space was thoroughly cleaned after the previous occupants vacated.
Related Words
- relocated
- evacuated
- tenant
- residence
- accommodation
- lease
- eviction
VERB
2. To leave an area or premises
To leave a particular area, building, or facility, often in response to an instruction or official order.
2.1. Evacuating a place
Leaving a room, building, or designated area, especially because of an emergency, safety concern, or official instruction.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- occupied
- inhabited
- entered
- remained
- stayed
Examples
- The courtroom was finally quiet after the jury vacated the premises.
- The students swiftly vacated the classroom when the fire alarm sounded.
- The team vacated the locker room, leaving it empty for the next group.
Related Words
VERB
3. To leave an office or position
To leave or relinquish an official office, position, or role, making it available for someone else.
3.1. Relinquishing an official position
Giving up or leaving an official position, role, or office, voluntarily or as required.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- retained
- held
- occupied
- maintained
- kept
Examples
- The president vacated his office at the end of his term.
- The director vacated the position after the investigation.
Related Words
- stepped down
- gave up
- renounced
- handed over
- succession
- resignation
- leadership
VERB
4. To have a court judgment set aside
To have a judicial decision, judgment, or legal order annulled or declared invalid.
4.1. Annulment of a legal decision
Officially cancelling or reversing a court judgment, ruling, or order so that it no longer has legal effect.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The appellate court vacated the lower court's judgment.
- The judge vacated the previous order after reviewing the new evidence.