vacates; vacated; vacating
1
formal
: to leave (a job or position)
She refused to vacate her post even under increased pressure.
The election will fill the congressional seat vacated by the retiring senator.
2
: to leave (a seat, hotel room, etc.)
The police told everyone to vacate the premises.
Students must vacate their rooms at the end of the semester.
3
US, law
: to say officially that (a legal judgment) is no longer valid
The court vacated the conviction.
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/vacate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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