vacate

Verb

Meaning

To make vacant; to leave empty; to cease from filling or occupying; as, it was resolved by Parliament that James had vacated the throne of England; the tenant vacated the house.

To annul; to make void; to deprive of force; to make of no authority or validity; as, to vacate a commission or a charter; to vacate proceedings in a cause.

To defeat; to put an end to.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

empty reverse lift resign repeal renounce overturn revoke annul rescind abandon countermand free clear leave
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Antonyms

people support take allow remain approach
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Hypernyms

leave resign quit cancel go away strike down

Hyponyms

renounce abdicate renege go back on renege on renegue on

Related terms

vacant vacation evacuate

Derivatives

vacated vacating

Anagrams

caveat cavate

Examples

I never know what South Carolina thinks of a measure. I never consult her. I act to the best of my judgment, and according to my conscience. If she approves, well and good. If she does not, or wishes any one to take my place, I am ready to vacate. We are even. John C. Calhoun

When I vacate this sack of old bones I won't care what you do with it. Bury or burn it but don't make much fuss. Wilbur Smith

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vacate a death sentence Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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