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
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.
—
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
The residence had been vacated over a year ago by Danielle McGinnis, police said.
—Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
However, because the nationwide injunctions were vacated, the order could be enforced in states, like Florida, where legal challenges haven’t been filed — creating geographic inconsistencies and potentially prompting new lawsuits.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
Richard Jordan had been sentenced to death 4 times
Jordan was sentenced to death in 1976, but that was later vacated over a change in the death penalty law.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vacate
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
The residence had been vacated over a year ago by Danielle McGinnis, police said.
—Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
However, because the nationwide injunctions were vacated, the order could be enforced in states, like Florida, where legal challenges haven’t been filed — creating geographic inconsistencies and potentially prompting new lawsuits.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
Richard Jordan had been sentenced to death 4 times
Jordan was sentenced to death in 1976, but that was later vacated over a change in the death penalty law.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vacate
Cite this Entry
“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacate. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share