Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vacate a position

phrasal verb
/ˈveɪ.keɪt ə pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
Definition
To leave a job or role, making it available for someone else.
Examples
  • After serving for five years, she decided to vacate her position as team leader.
  • He was asked to vacate his position due to company restructuring.
  • The board encouraged the director to vacate the position to bring in fresh ideas.
Meaning
To vacate a position means to step down from a specific role or duty, allowing another person to fill that vacancy.
Synonyms
  • Resign
  • Step down
  • Leave
  • Give up
  • Relinquish