vacation
/veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n//veɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- 1
Freedom from some business or activity.
- 2
Free time given over to a specific purpose; occupation, activity.
- 3
A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc.
- 4
A holiday; a stretch of leisure time away from work or duty and devoted to rest or pleasure.
- 5
The act of vacating something; moving out.
“The Conservative Party’s vacation of the centre ground gave an opportunity to its opponents.”
- 6
The act of making legally void.
verb
- 1
To spend or take a vacation.
“This year, we’re vacationing in Mexico.”
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