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   vacation

   /vəˈkeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a fixed holiday period between terms in universities and law courts: "the Easter vacation"
   • ▪ an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in travelling; a holiday: North American "he took a vacation in the south of France" Similar triptourbreakstopoverday offrecessadjournmentfurloughrestrespiteleave of absenceleavetime offholidayholidaysminibreakinformal:staycationholsvacvacayformal:sojournOpposite workterm
   • 2. the action of leaving something one previously occupied: "his marriage was the reason for the vacation of his fellowship" Similar quittingevacuationabandonmentdesertionrelinquishmentleavingdeparture fromexit fromwithdrawal fromOpposite occupation

   verb

   • 1. take a holiday: North American "I was vacationing in Europe with my family"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin vacatio(n-), from vacare ‘be unoccupied’ (see vacate).

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   What does vacation mean?

   • a part of the year, regularly set aside, when normal activities of law courts, legislatures, etc., are suspended. freedom or release from duty, business, or activity. an act or instance of vacating. to vacation in the Caribbean. Watching Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar was the closest I’ve come in a long time to feeling like I was on vacation.

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   What is a family vacation?

   • : a scheduled period during which activity (as of a court or school) is suspended Noun Family vacations were a high point in my childhood. When are you taking vacation this year? Employees are entitled to 120 hours of paid vacation. Recent Examples on the Web

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   What does vacation mean in French?

   • Vacation began as an Old French word, meaning "freedom or release" from an activity or occupation — like summer vacation. There's no school. During summer vacation, you'll do lots of things — but you won't be in school. You might even go somewhere for a vacation.

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   What does summer vacation mean?

   • There's no school. During summer vacation, you'll do lots of things — but you won't be in school. You might even go somewhere for a vacation. Another meaning of vacation is "voiding something legal," like the vacation of the old law about not tying your horse in front of City Hall.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVACATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax: We're taking a vacation in June. They went to Europe on vacation. I've still got some vacation time left before the end of the year. [ C ] mainly US (UK informal vac)

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     a time when someone does not go to work or school but is...

   • Znaczenie Vacation, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     VACATION definicja: 1. a time when someone does not go to...

   • Vacation in Traditional Chinese

     VACATION translate: （尤指出遊的）假期，休假, （學校的）假期；（法院的）休庭期. Learn...

   • Vacation: Thai Translation

     vacation translate: ช่วงปิดภาคเรียน, ลาพักผ่อน. Learn more...

   • Vacation: Malay Translation

     vacation translate: cuti, bercuti. Learn more in the...

   • Summer Vacation

     SUMMER VACATION definition: a vacation during the summer,...

   • Vacation in German

     VACATION translate: die Ferien (pl.), Urlaub machen. Learn...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     VACATION translate: kì nghỉ lễ, đi nghỉ. Learn more in the...

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   Jul 4, 2012 · Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word vacation, which can be a noun or a verb. Find out the difference between vacation and holiday, and see examples of vacation in sentences and phrases.

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   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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › vacationVACATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax: We're taking a vacation in June. They went to Europe on vacation. I still have some vacation time left before the end of the year.

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   Definition of vacation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › vacationVACATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the difference between vacation and holiday, and how to use them in British and American English. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word frequency of vacation.

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    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.