Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vacate

verb
/veɪˈkeɪt/
Definition
To leave a place that is currently occupied.
Examples
  • We need to vacate the premises by the end of the month.
  • Please vacate your seat so that others can sit down.
  • After the party, they decided to vacate the hotel room to avoid extra charges.
Meaning
To vacate means to give up or leave an area, space, or position that one has been using or occupying.
Synonyms
  • abandon
  • leave
  • depart
  • empty
  • forsake