Logo
Search icon

vacation

/veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

Meaning

  • Freedom from some business or activity.

  • Free time given over to a specific purpose; occupation, activity.

  • A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc.

  • A holiday; a stretch of leisure time away from work or duty and devoted to rest or pleasure.

  • The act of vacating something; moving out.

    "The Conservative Party’s vacation of the centre ground gave an opportunity to its opponents."

  • The act of making legally void.

Synonyms

holiday,
departure,
moveout,
annulment,
revocation,
holiday

verb

Meaning

  • To spend or take a vacation.

    "This year, we’re vacationing in Mexico."

Synonyms

go on holiday,
go on vacation,
holiday