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vacates
[/vəˈkeɪts/]
verb
desocupa
1.
to leave a place and stop occupying it
The tenant vacates the apartment at the end of the month.
O inquilino desocupa o apartamento no final do mês.
2.
to give up or relinquish a position or office
The judge vacates the previous decision.
O juiz anula a decisão anterior.
3.
to make empty or clear a space
The building must be vacated before the renovation begins.
O edifício deve ser desocupado antes da reforma começar.
Synonyms
leaves
abandons
evacuates
empties
clears
Antonyms
occupies
inhabits
fills
takes over
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desocupa
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
desocupa
standard usage
Portugal
desocupa
legal context: anula or revoga for court decisions
Related Idioms & Phrases
vacates the premises
vacates the office
vacates the seat
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