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.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
However, the panel of three federal judges vacated Julie’s seven-year prison sentence for tax evasion and bank fraud.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 May 2025
Last summer, California Dreamin’ Entertainment made upgrades amounting to about $6 million after Palace Entertainment vacated its lease two years early.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
In January, the Defense Department vacated several major news outlets from their dedicated workspaces at the Pentagon, including NPR.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 24 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
However, the panel of three federal judges vacated Julie’s seven-year prison sentence for tax evasion and bank fraud.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 May 2025
Last summer, California Dreamin’ Entertainment made upgrades amounting to about $6 million after Palace Entertainment vacated its lease two years early.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
In January, the Defense Department vacated several major news outlets from their dedicated workspaces at the Pentagon, including NPR.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vacate
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacate. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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