evacuate

B2
Pronunciation
/ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/
Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To leave or withdraw from; to quit; to retire from

Example Sentences
  • The firefighters told us to evacuate the area as the flames approached.
2 Definition

To cause to leave or withdraw from.

Example Sentences
  • The firefighters decided to evacuate all the inhabitants from the street.
3 Definition

To make empty; to empty out; to remove the contents of, including to create a vacuum.

Example Sentences
  • The scientist evacuated the chamber before filling it with nitrogen.
4 Definition

To make empty; to deprive.

5 Definition

To remove; to eject; to void; to discharge, as the contents of a vessel, or of the bowels.

6 Definition

To make void; to nullify; to vacate.

Example Sentences
  • to evacuate a contract or marriage