1. [verb] To move out of a dwelling, either by choice or by eviction.
2. [verb] To leave an office or position.
3. [verb] To have a court judgement set aside; to annul.
4. [verb] To leave an area, usually as a result of orders from public authorities in the event of a riot or natural disaster.
5. [verb] Leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily; 'She vacated the position when she got pregnant'; 'The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds'.
6. [verb] Leave behind empty; move out of; 'You must vacate your office by tonight'.
7. [verb] Cancel officially; 'He revoked the ban on smoking'; 'lift an embargo'; 'vacate a death sentence'.
