vacate
vacate

vacation


Definition: Meaning of, vacation in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n;veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n /

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vacation vacations
  1. [uncountable and countable] especially American English a holiday, or time spent not working
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  2. [uncountable] especially American English the number of days, weeks etc that you are allowed as paid holiday by your employer
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  3. [countable] British English one of the periods of time when universities are closed
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
vacation vacationed vacationed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
vacationing vacations
[intransitive] [American English]
  1. to go somewhere for a holiday
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vacation used in phrases

  • paid vacation (noun)
    1. a vacation from work by an employee with pay granted
  • summer vacation (noun)
    1. the period of time during the summer when schools and universities are closed [=  summer holidays British English]
  • vacation home (noun)
    1. a second home a dwelling where you live while you are on vacation
  • vacation spot (noun)
    1. an area where many people go for recreation
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