Vacate
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -eɪt
Origin
From Latin vacÄtus, perfect participle of vacÅ.
Full definition of vacate
Verb
- To move out of a dwelling, either by choice or by eviction.I have to vacate my house by midday, as the new owner is moving in.You are hereby ordered to vacate the premises within 14 days.
- To leave an office or position.''He vacated his coaching position because of the corruption scandal.
- To have a court judgement set aside; to annul.''The judge vacated the earlier decision when new evidence was presented.
- To leave an area, usually as a result of orders from public authorities in the event of a riot or natural disaster.''If you do not immediately vacate the area, we will make you leave with tear gas!