vacuates
/ˈvækjʊˌeɪts/
VERB
1. To empty or remove contents
To remove liquid, contents, or material from a container, space, or object.
1.1. Draining or removing contents
To empty a container or space by draining, pumping, siphoning, or otherwise removing its contents.
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Examples
- The amusement park temporarily vacuates the roller coaster ride for maintenance.
Related Words
- cleans
- clears
- sucks
- evacuates
VERB
2. To leave or clear a place
To leave a building, area, or location, or to cause people to leave it, especially for safety reasons.
2.1. Leaving an area or building
To move away from a location or ensure that people leave it because of an emergency, danger, or other safety concern.
Synonyms
- clears
- evacuates
- vacates
Examples
- When the alarm sounds, everyone quickly vacuates the building.
- The wildlife vacuates the area when humans approach.
- In case of a gas leak, it is crucial to ensure that everyone vacuates the premises.
- During a flood warning, the community efficiently vacuates to higher ground.
Related Words
- withdraws
- exits
- departs
- leaves