va·cate 
/ˈveɪˌkeɪt/ verb
va·cates; va·cat·ed; va·cat·ing /ˈveɪˌkeɪt/ verb [+ obj] 1 formal : to leave (a job or position)
▪ She refused to vacate her post even under increased pressure. ▪ The election will fill the congressional seat vacated by the retiring senator. 2 : to leave (a seat, hotel room, etc.)
▪ The police told everyone to vacate the premises. ▪ Students must vacate their rooms at the end of the semester. 3 US, law : to say officially that (a legal judgment) is no longer valid
▪ The court vacated the conviction.
▪ She refused to vacate her post even under increased pressure. ▪ The election will fill the congressional seat vacated by the retiring senator.
▪ The police told everyone to vacate the premises. ▪ Students must vacate their rooms at the end of the semester.
▪ The court vacated the conviction.
