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Vacating: meaning, definitions and examples

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vacating

 

[ vษ™หˆkeษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

leaving place

Vacating is the act of leaving a place or giving up occupancy. This term is most commonly used in legal contexts, such as vacating a rental property at the end of a lease. It can also refer to the formal process of nullifying a previous decision, such as to vacate a court ruling. In everyday language, it indicates a departure that can be voluntary or mandated.

Synonyms

abandoning, departing, leaving, resigning

Examples of usage

  • The tenants are vacating the apartment at the end of the month.
  • He is vacating his position to pursue other opportunities.
  • The court decided on vacating the earlier verdict.
  • They are vacating the premises due to maintenance issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "vacating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desocupando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคพเคฒเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rรคumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengosongkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opuszczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€€ๅŽปใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท libรฉration

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desalojo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boลŸaltma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์šฐ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฎู„ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uvolnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uvoฤพnenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…พ็ฉบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izpraznitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boลŸaltma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desalojo

Etymology

The word 'vacate' originates from the Latin term 'vacare', which means 'to be empty' or 'to be free'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially used to refer to making a space empty or unoccupied. Over the centuries, its usage evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including legal contexts where it denotes the invalidation of decisions or the act of renouncing a right or claim. The modern usage of 'vacating' encompasses both physical departure from a location and the legal nuances associated with the term. Its application in legal jargon reflects the interplay between property rights, tenancy, and judicial decisions, illustrating the word's adaptability and relevance in both everyday and formal discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,891, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.