Vacate

Verb

 * 1) To move out of a dwelling, either by choice or by eviction.
 * 2) To leave an office or position.
 * ''He vacated his coaching position because of the corruption scandal.
 * 1) To have a court judgement set aside; to annul.
 * ''The judge vacated the earlier decision when new evidence was presented.
 * 1) To leave an area, usually as a result of orders from public authorities in the event of a riot or natural disaster.
 * ''If you do not immediately vacate the area, we will make you leave with tear gas!

Related terms

 * vacant
 * vacation
 * evacuate

Thesaurus
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