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- Dictionaryvacation/vəˈkeɪʃn/
noun
- 1. a fixed holiday period between terms in universities and law courts: "the Easter vacation"
- 2. the action of leaving something one previously occupied: "his marriage was the reason for the vacation of his fellowship" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. take a holiday: North American "I was vacationing in Europe with my family"
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VACATION definition: 1. a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as…. Learn more.
a period of time to relax or travel for pleasure instead of doing your usual work or school activities: [ C ] The family had just left for a vacation in the Bahamas. [ U ] We always went on vacation in August.
1. : a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation. had a restful vacation at the beach. 2. a. : a scheduled period during which activity (as of a court or school) is suspended. b. : a period of exemption from work granted to an employee. 3. : a respite or a time of respite from something : intermission. 4.
Vacation definition: a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday. See examples of VACATION used in a sentence.
A vacation is a time specifically set aside for enjoyment or relaxation, like a dream vacation to Hawaii. Vacation began as an Old French word, meaning "freedom or release" from an activity or occupation — like summer vacation.
Definition of vacation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a period of time when you are not at home but are staying somewhere else for enjoyment: We're taking a vacation in Florida. We met Bob and Wendi on vacation. Fewer examples. Their biggest splurge each year is a five-day skiing vacation. Workers are entitled to five weeks of paid vacation each year. When do you go on your vacation?
1. countable noun. A vacation is a period of the year when universities and colleges, and in the United States also schools, are officially closed. During his summer vacation, he visited Russia. Did you have a lot of reading during the vacation? Synonyms: holiday (s), leave, break, rest More Synonyms of vacation. 2. countable noun [oft on/from N]
1. A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation, especially one with pay granted to an employee. 2. a. A holiday. b. A fixed period of holidays, especially one during which a school, court, or business suspends activities. 3. The act or an instance of vacating. intr.v. va·ca·tioned, va·ca·tion·ing, va·ca·tions.
Vacation definition: A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation, especially one with pay granted to an employee.
