Pronunciation: [vˈe͡ɪke͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The word "vacate" is spelled with the letters V-A-C-A-T-E. The sound of the first letter "V" is pronounced as /v/. The second letter "A" is pronounced as /æ/ and the third letter "C" is pronounced as /k/. The fourth letter "A" is again pronounced as /æ/. The fifth letter "T" is pronounced as /t/. The last letter "E" is silent and is not pronounced. Together, the phonetic transcription of "vacate" is /vəˈkeɪt/.
Vacate is a verb that refers to the act of leaving, abandoning, or yielding possession of a place or position. It is commonly used to describe the act of departing from or evacuating a building, room, or physical space. When a person vacates a place, they effectively cease to occupy or reside in it, making it available for someone else to use or take over.
However, vacate can also be used in a more abstract sense to indicate the act of giving up, surrendering, or relinquishing a position, title, or responsibility. This could apply to various scenarios, such as a person resigning from a job, retiring, or stepping down from a position of power or authority.
The term vacate denotes the action of making something vacant or unoccupied, thereby allowing for its future use or possession by someone else. It implies a deliberate or intentional act of withdrawal, giving up, or making room for another person or entity.
Furthermore, vacate can also be used to describe a legal process in which a court or legal authority cancels or voids a prior decision or ruling, typically in response to an appeal or a request for review. In such cases, the original decision is set aside, and the matter is returned to its pre-decision state for further consideration or a new decision to be made.
To make empty; to withdraw from; to annul.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "vacate" originated from the Latin word "vacātus", which is the past participle of the verb "vacāre". In Latin, "vacāre" means to be empty, available, or vacant. The term entered English via the Old French word "vacater", which had a similar meaning. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation changed, but the core concept of emptiness or availability remained.
