vacated; vacating
1
a
: to deprive of an incumbent or occupant
b
: to give up the incumbency or occupancy of
2
: to make legally void : annul
: to vacate an office, post, or tenancy
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Examples of vacate in a Sentence
She refused to vacate her post even under increased pressure.
The election will fill the congressional seat vacated by the retiring senator.
The police told everyone to vacate the premises.
Students must vacate their rooms at the end of the semester.
The court vacated the conviction.
Recent Examples on the Web
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
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Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2024
Additionally, Rob DiMaio has left the organization for personal reasons, vacating his roles as Ducks assistant general manager and GM of the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League.
—Andrew Knoll, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
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Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2024
Additionally, Rob DiMaio has left the organization for personal reasons, vacating his roles as Ducks assistant general manager and GM of the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League.
—Andrew Knoll, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacate. Accessed 21 May. 2024.
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