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vacating

/vəˈkeɪtɪŋ/

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.

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  • occupying
  • inhabiting
  • staying
  • remaining
  • taking possession

Examples

  • The guests are quietly vacating the hotel rooms before checkout.
  • The residents are slowly vacating the building during the fire drill.

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1.2. Clearing or evacuating an area

To leave a building, public space, or designated area, particularly following instructions or official orders during an emergency.

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  • The students are hurriedly vacating the library as it closes for the night.
  • The residents are slowly vacating the building during the fire drill.

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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. Relinquishing an official position

To give up or leave an official, professional, or organizational position, voluntarily or as required.

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  • The employees are diligently vacating their workspaces for the weekend.
  • The team is strategically vacating their positions to regroup.

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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.

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