vacation

UK
/vəˈkeɪʃən/
US
/veɪˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

vacationnoun
vacations
pl
UK
/vəˈkeɪʃən/
US
/veɪˈkeɪʃən/
I am planning to take a vacation next month.
Я планирую взять отпуск в следующем месяце.
The children are excited about their summer vacation.
Дети в восторге от летних каникул.
vacationverb
vacationed
Past Simple
vacationed
Past Participle
vacationing
Gerund
UK
/vəˈkeɪʃən/
US
/veɪˈkeɪʃən/
We plan to vacation in Spain this summer.
Мы планируем отдыхать в Испании этим летом.
проводить отпуск
They usually vacation in the mountains during winter.
Они обычно проводят отпуск в горах зимой.
Additional translations
Synonyms
get away
take time off
take a break
vacationadjective
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "vacation home", "vacation plans").

Definitions

vacationnoun
A period of time during which someone takes a break from work or studies, often to travel or relax.
She is planning a vacation to the mountains next month.
A holiday or period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling.
The family went on a vacation to the beach for two weeks.
The act of vacating or leaving a place, office, or position, resulting in it being temporarily or permanently unoccupied.
The vacation of the Senate seat led to a special election.
(Law) The formal annulment or setting aside of a judgment, order, or other legal proceeding by a court.
The appellate court ordered the vacation of the lower court’s decision.
vacationverb
To take a break from work or other regular activities to travel or relax.
They decided to vacation in Hawaii this summer.
vacationadjective
Intended for use during a vacation or relating to vacations.
They bought a small vacation cottage on the island.