vacate

verb

1. 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.”

   “You are hereby ordered to vacate the premises within 14 days.”

2. To leave an office or position.

   “He vacated his coaching position because of the corruption scandal.”

3. lawTo have a court judgement set aside; to annul.

   “The judge vacated the earlier decision when new evidence was presented.”

4. 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!”

5. Leave behind empty; move out of

   “You must vacate your office by tonight”

   Similar: empty, abandon

6. Cancel officially

   “He revoked the ban on smoking”

   “lift an embargo”

   “vacate a death sentence”

   Similar: revoke, annul, lift, countermand, reverse, repeal