vacate – to leave

(Pronounced vey-keyt)

To remember the definition of the word vacate, use the following mnemonic:

While on vacation he ate (vacate) so much at the buffet that he was asked to leave. 

Examples of vacate in a sentence

He was asked to vacate the buffet after eating all of the food. 

They were supposed to vacate the room an hour ago but they haven't even woken up yet. 

The trespassers were sternly asked to vacate the property.