C1verbformalhomelaw
US/ˈveɪ.keɪt/
UK/vəˈkeɪt/
to leave a room, building, seat or job so that someone else can use it
In context
Guests must vacate their rooms by eleven o'clock on the day they leave.
The tenants were told to vacate the apartment within thirty days.
He will vacate his position as director at the end of the year.
Words that go with vacate
verb + noun
- vacate the premisesAll staff must vacate the premises during the fire drill.
- vacate a roomPlease vacate your room before checking out.
- vacate the buildingVisitors were asked to vacate the building.
- vacate a positionShe chose to vacate her position after ten years.
- vacate a seatPassengers should vacate their seats for elderly people.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
vacate from the roomCorrect: vacate the room