vacate — to leave a place that one previously occupied; to give up occupancy of
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to leave a place that one previously occupied; to give up occupancy of
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈveɪkeɪt/
Example Sentences
- The lazy tenant refused to vacate even after eating all the landlord's cookies.
- Students must vacate the dormitory during summer break.
- The CEO decided to vacate his office and work from a coffee shop instead.
vacate
VERB[/ˈveɪkeɪt/]
to leave a place that one previously occupied; to give up occupancy of
Leaving and giving up the room
Vacate the old, create the new, celebrate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vacate,' the infinitive of 'vacare,' meaning 'to be empty or unoccupied.' The word entered English in the 16th century to describe the act of leaving or emptying a place.
Breakdown
vacare (to be empty) + -ate (verb suffix) = vacate
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lazy tenant refused to vacate even after eating all the landlord's cookies.”
“Students must vacate the dormitory during summer break.”
“The CEO decided to vacate his office and work from a coffee shop instead.”
“Emergency services ordered residents to vacate the building due to a gas leak.”
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