vacates
/vəˈkeɪts/
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.
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.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- occupies
- inhabits
- stays
- remains
- enters
Examples
- As the lease expires, the family reluctantly vacates the cozy apartment.
Related Words
- evacuates
- relocates
- resettles
- abandons
- tenant
- residence
- accommodation
- lease
VERB
2. To leave an office or position
To leave or relinquish an official office, position, or role, making it available for another person.
2.1. Leaving an official position
To give up or leave an official, professional, or organizational position, either voluntarily or as required.
Synonyms
- abdicates
- resigns
- relinquishes
- quits
- cedes
- surrenders
- yields
- hands over
Antonyms
Examples
- The president typically vacates the office for official meetings.
Related Words
- abandons
- renounces
- forsakes
- demits
- gives up
- steps down
- leadership
- succession
VERB
3. To annul or set aside a court judgment
To officially cancel, invalidate, or reverse a court judgment, legal order, or judicial decision.
3.1. Overturning a legal decision
To formally declare a judgment, ruling, or legal order invalid or no longer effective through judicial authority.
Synonyms
- annuls
- abolishes
- abrogates
- invalidates
- nullifies
- nulls
- overturns
- quashes
- rescinds
- retracts
- reverses
- revokes
- sets aside
- strikes down
- voids
- countermands
Antonyms
Examples
- The courtroom clears out as the judge vacates the bench.
Related Words
VERB
4. To leave an area under official orders
To leave an area, usually as a result of orders from public authorities during a riot, natural disaster, or other emergency.
4.1. Evacuating an area
To leave a particular area, building, or public space, especially following official instructions or safety orders.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The team quickly vacates the field after the championship game.
Related Words
- escapes
- flees
- retreats
- disperses
- withdraws
- clears out
- emergency
- evacuation