To make vacant; to leave empty; to cease from filling or occupying; as, it was resolved by Parliament that James had vacated the throne of England; the tenant vacated the house
leave (a job, post, post, or position) voluntarily; "She vacated the position when she got pregnant"; "The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds
leave behind empty; move out of; "You must vacate your office by tonight" leave (a job, post, post, or position) voluntarily; "She vacated the position when she got pregnant"; "The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds
If you vacate a place or a job, you leave it or give it up, making it available for other people. He vacated the flat and went to stay with an uncle He recently vacated his post as NHS Personnel Director = leave