vacate
verb (used with object)
to give up possession or occupancy of.
vacates
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present tense formof vacate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Her home’s second unit has a long-term tenant, and Story vacates her own space when she gets a booking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Boston-based Judge Burroughs wrote in Wednesday's ruling: "The Court vacates and sets aside the Freeze Orders and Termination Letters as violative of the First Amendment."
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
South Korea’s constitution stipulates that the prime minister, then a descending order of Cabinet officials, can take over if the president vacates his position or is otherwise unable to carry out his duties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2024
The signing of Barr was the next step — an important piece for depth at the position Parsons vacates when he joins the defensive front.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2022
In large assemblies the clerk vacates his chair, which is occupied by the chairman of the committee, and the assistant clerk acts as clerk of the committee.
From Robert's Rules of Order Pocket Manual of Rules of Order for Deliberative Assemblies by Henry M. Robert
