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
