Definitions for VACATION
veɪˈkeɪ ʃən, və-va·ca·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. vacation, holidaynoun

   leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

   "we get two weeks of vacation every summer"; "we took a short holiday in Puerto Rico"

2. vacationverb

   the act of making something legally void

3. vacation, holidayverb

   spend or take a vacation

GCIDERate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. Vacationnoun

   A period of intermission of regular paid work or employment, or of studies and exercises at an educational institution; the time during which a person temporarily ceases regular duties of any kind and performs other activites, usually some form of liesure; holidays; recess (at a school); as, the spring vacation; to spend one's vacation travelling; to paint the house while on vacation. Vacation is typically used for rest, travel, or recreation, but may be used for any purpose. In Britain this sense of vacation is usually referred to as holiday.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. vacationnoun

   Freedom from some business or activity.

2. vacationnoun

   Free time given over to a specific purpose; occupation, activity.

3. vacationnoun

   A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc.

4. vacationnoun

   A holiday; a stretch of leisure time away from work or duty and devoted to rest or pleasure.

5. vacationnoun

   The act of vacating something; moving out.

   The Conservative Party's vacation of the centre ground gave an opportunity to its opponents.

6. vacationnoun

   the act of making legally void.

7. vacationverb

   To spend or take a vacation.

   This year, we're vacationing in Mexico.

8. Etymology: From vacation, from vacatio.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vacation

   A vacation (American English) or holiday (British English) is either a leave of absence from a regular job or an instance of leisure travel away from home. People often take a vacation during specific holiday observances or for specific festivals or celebrations. Vacations are often spent with friends or family. Vacations may include a specific trip or journey, usually for the purpose of recreation or tourism. A person may take a longer break from work, such as a sabbatical, gap year, or career break. The concept of taking a vacation is a recent invention, and has developed through the last two centuries. Historically, the idea of travel for recreation was a luxury that only wealthy people could afford (see Grand Tour). In the Puritan culture of early America, taking a break from work for reasons other than weekly observance of the Sabbath was frowned upon. However, the modern concept of vacation was led by a later religious movement encouraging spiritual retreat and recreation. The notion of breaking from work periodically took root among the middle and working class.

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1. vacation

   A vacation can be generally defined as a period of time when an individual or a group of people take a break from their regular daily routine, job, or studies to relax, engage in leisure activities, or travel to a destination away from their usual environment. It typically involves time off work, school, or other responsibilities to rejuvenate, unwind, and enjoy recreational activities.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vacationnoun

   the act of vacating; a making void or of no force; as, the vacation of an office or a charter

2. Vacationnoun

   intermission of a stated employment, procedure, or office; a period of intermission; rest; leisure

3. Vacationnoun

   intermission of judicial proceedings; the space of time between the end of one term and the beginning of the next; nonterm; recess

4. Vacationnoun

   the intermission of the regular studies and exercises of an educational institution between terms; holidays; as, the spring vacation

5. Vacationnoun

   the time when an office is vacant; esp. (Eccl.), the time when a see, or other spiritual dignity, is vacant

6. Etymology: [F., fr. L. vacatio a being free from a duty, service, etc., fr. vacare. See Vacate.]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. Vacation

   A vacation or holiday is a specific trip or journey, usually for the purpose of recreation or tourism. People often take a vacation during specific holiday observances, or for specific festivals or celebrations. Vacations are often spent with friends or family. A person may take a longer break from work, such as a sabbatical, gap year, or career break. The concept of taking a vacation is a recent invention, and has developed through the last two centuries. Once the idea of travel and recreation was a luxury of wealthy people alone. In the Puritan culture of early America, taking a break from work for reasons other than weekly observance of the Sabbath, was frowned upon. However, the modern concept of vacation was led by a later religious movement encouraging spiritual retreat and recreation. The notion of breaking from work periodically took root among the middle and working class.

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. vacation

   A period of increased and pleasurable activity when your wife is at the seashore.

Matched Categories

1. • Leisure Time
   • Spend

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Anagrams for VACATION »

1. Octavian

2. octavina

How to pronounce VACATION?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say VACATION in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of VACATION in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of VACATION in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of VACATION in a Sentence

1. German Chancellor Angela Merkel:

   Two people sit by the Barcaccia fountain near almost empty Spanish Steps, in Rome on Tuesday. ( AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Premier Giuseppe Conte on Wednesday said he will consider requests to toughen Italys already extraordinary anti-virus lockdown. Adding to its efforts, the Italian government also announced a $ 28 billion allocation to fight the outbreak on both medical and economic fronts. The first measures, expected to be outlined Friday, will support health services, the civil protection agency and the labor market. The Vittorio Emanuele shopping arcade appeared almost desert in Milan on Wednesday as Italy mulls even tighter restrictions on daily life. ( AP Photo/Luca Bruno) The World Health Organizationon Wednesdaydeclared the virus a pandemic, noting that the number of cases outside China had exploded13-fold over the past two weeks. There are now more than 118,000 cases of COVID-19 in 114 countries, with 4,291 deaths, WHO Director-GeneralTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. Other European nations are issuing measures to slow down and control the spread of the virus, and provide a cushion for the economic shock of the outbreak. Spain Spains coronavirus cases have surpassed 2,000, with roughly half of them in the Madrid region, where two-thirds of the countrys 47 virus-related deaths have occurred, the Health Ministry said Wednesday. The number of cases saw a 60 percent increase since Tuesday. United States TOURISTS QUARANTINED IN SPANISH HOTEL AFTER TESTING POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS : HEALTH OFFICIALS Madrids fatalities are high because much of the contagion there is taking place in nursing homes, said Fernando Simn, director of Spains health emergency center. Empty shelves are seen in a supermarket as people begin to stock up on provisions in Madrid on Tuesday. ( AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Schools and universities in Madrid and two northern regions have been ordered to close for two weeks to help slow the outbreaks spread. Workers were urged to telecommute to help reduce crowds on public transit. Denmark The Scandinavian country saw a 191 percent spike in Spain Spains coronavirus cases, with 90 more infections confirmed on Wednesday, for a total of at least 262. Local Denmark SEES FIRST CORONAVIRUS CASE IN MAN RETURNING FROM ITALY VACATION Denmarks leaders have advised the public to avoid using public transportation, while some schools also closed, Local Denmark reported. Health officials also have advised against shaking hands, a measure that has suspended naturalization ceremonies, which require a mandatory handshake by law, The New York Times reported. Germany With at least 1,300 infections as of Wednesday, Germany so far has only three deaths a low rate that experts attributeto rapid testing as the outbreak unfolded. German Chancellor Angela Merkel issued a warning, citingexpert estimates that up to 70 percent of the population could be infected with the virus. HOW IS GERMANY CONTROLLING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK ? You have to understand that if the virus is there, and the population has no immunity yet to this virus, there are no vaccines and no therapy so far, a high percentage experts say 60 to 70 percent of the population will be infected.

2. Gift Gugu Mona:

   God never goes on vacation. He never changes His decisions or location. He is still the same God who is great, regardless of human opinion.

3. Ron Schlecht:

   If you've been randomly selected for a big prize, vacation, or to enjoy great savings or if all of a sudden the IRS, Medicare, or Social Security Administration needs to get a hold of you for a warrant or penalty, take a deep breath and consider the legitimacy of the call.

4. Joe Schwartz:

   You will have more fun on your vacation if you maintain a mental age of 18 or less. Act just old enough to make your travel connections and stay out of trouble.

5. Greg Taxin:

   It’s probably silly or foolish that they just have n’t satisfied people’s desire to know how the chain of command is working, on the other hand, I presume the CEO of United Airlines goes on vacation on a regular basis, and he’s not around to answer question or make decision and things run just fine.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=VACATION
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=VACATION
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vacation
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacation
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VACATION
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=VACATION
8. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=VACATION
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=VACATION