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Definition vacant in British English

vacant adjective

adjective
/ˈveɪkənt/
1

a place that is vacant is available, because no one else is using it

Example

The room on the first floor is vacant.

Example

This house has been vacant since early spring.

Example

The only vacant seats are on the balcony.

Synonyms and related words
available public spare
2

if a job is vacant, someone is needed to do it

Example

The position has been vacant for several months now.

Example

an election to fill 15 vacant seats in the National Assembly

Synonyms and related words
affirmative action applicant application
3

looking as if you do not understand or are not paying attention

Example

A vacant expression settled on his face.

Definition vacant in British English