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vacate

verb
/vəˈkeɪt/

Meaning

to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
to leave or give up a place, seat, or position

Example Sentences

The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.

They had to vacate the apartment by the end of the month.

Example Expressions

vacate a seat

Synonyms

leave, evacuate, abandon, quit, depart, relinquish
Entry 1
leave, evacuate, abandon, quit, depart
Entry 2
leave, abandon, relinquish, evacuate

Antonyms

occupy, fill, inhabit, move in, retain, hold
Entry 1
occupy, fill, inhabit, move in
Entry 2
occupy, retain, hold

Collocations

vacate premises, vacate the building, forced to vacate, vacate immediately, vacate room, vacate property, vacate seat, vacate office
Entry 1
vacate premises, vacate the building, forced to vacate, vacate immediately
Entry 2
vacate room, vacate property, vacate seat, vacate office

Related Vocabularies

to bring something back to its original or former condition
to formally forbid something by law, rule, or authority
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something.
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower

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