vacates
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vacates verb
- To move out of a dwelling, either by choice or by eviction.“I have to vacate my house by midday, as the new owner is moving in.”
- To leave an office or position.“He vacated his coaching position because of the corruption scandal.”
- To have a court judgement set aside; to annul.“The judge vacated the earlier decision when new evidence was presented.”
- 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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give upabandonresignrenounceemptyabsolvesdepartsfreesleavesliberatesquitsredeemsreleasesrelievesunleashesretires
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