vacate

UK /veɪˈkeɪt/ US /veɪˈkeɪt/
verb 4

Definitions

verb

1

To move out of a dwelling or other property, either by choice or by eviction.

I have to vacate my house by midday, as the new owner is moving in.

You are hereby ordered to vacate the premises within 14 days.

2

To leave an office or position.

He vacated his coaching position because of the corruption scandal.

3

To have a court judgement set aside; to annul.

The judge vacated the earlier decision when new evidence was presented.

On Thursday, the New York court of appeals vacated his conviction after concluding that a trial judge permitted jurors to see and hear too much evidence not directly related to the charges he faced. It also erased his 23-year prison sentence and ordered a retrial.

4

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!

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