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Definition vacancy in British English

vacancy noun

noun
/ˈveɪkənsi/
1

a job that is available for someone to do

Example

We have several vacancies to fill in the Sales Department.

Example

There are always plenty of vacancies for bar staff.

2

a room in a hotel that is available for someone to stay in

Example

We have no vacancies at all during July.

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3

lack of intelligence or interest

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Definition vacancy in British English