# vacation

Pronunciation: US say "vay-KAY-shuhn" /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/; UK say "vuh-KAY-shuhn" /vəˈkeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/

## Noun

1. A stretch of leisure time spent away from work or duty and given over to rest or pleasure.
   - Simple: Time off from work that you spend resting, traveling, or having fun.
   - _They booked a two-week vacation in the Caribbean to escape the winter._
   - _He came back from his vacation tanned and noticeably more relaxed._
2. A lengthy break from one's job or studies.
   - Simple: A long period of time away from work or school.
   - _The school's winter vacation runs from late December into January._
   - _After months without a break, she finally took a proper vacation._
4. A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended, such as an official recess of a university or the law courts.
   - Simple: A time when courts, universities, or offices officially stop their normal work.
   - _The judges scheduled no hearings until after the court's vacation._
   - _Students returned after the Easter vacation to resume their studies._
5. Freedom from some particular business or activity.
   - Simple: Time when you are free from a job, duty, or activity.
   - _She wanted a brief vacation from the constant noise of social media._
   - _The sabbatical felt like a real vacation from his administrative duties._
6. The act of vacating something, such as moving out of a property.
   - Simple: The act of leaving a place empty by moving out.
   - _The eviction notice set a firm date for vacation of the premises._
   - _Prompt vacation of the building allowed renovations to begin a week early._
7. The act of making a court order or judgment legally void. *(US)*
   - Simple: Canceling a court order or judgment so it no longer counts.
   - _Defense counsel moved for vacation of the conviction in light of new evidence._
   - _The appeals court ordered vacation of the lower court's judgment._

## Verb

3. To spend or take a period of leisure away from work or duty.
   - Simple: To take time off from work in order to rest or travel.
   - _Wealthy families once vacationed at the same seaside resort each August._
   - _Many retirees vacation abroad now that they have the time and freedom._

## Noun

8. Free time given over to a specific purpose, such as an occupation or activity. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: Free time spent on a chosen task, job, or hobby.

## Origin

Inherited from Middle English vacation, from Anglo-Norman and Old French vacacion, from Latin vacātiō. It can be understood as vacate plus the suffix -ion.

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