vacate
/veɪˈkeɪt/ verb C1- To move out of a dwelling or other property, 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!
He/she/it vacates · Past vacated · Past participle vacated · -ing form vacating
Verb forms
- Base form
- vacate
- He/she/it
- vacates
- Past
- vacated
- Past participle
- vacated
- -ing form
- vacating
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