evacuate

evacuate is a   Verb

Definition:

[1] To make empty; to empty out; to remove the contents of; as, to evacuate a vessel or dish.

[2] Fig.: To make empty; to deprive. [R.] Evacuate the Scriptures of their most important meaning. Coleriage.

[3] To remove; to eject; to void; o discharge, as the contents of a vessel, or of the bowels.

[4] To withdraw from; to quit; to retire from; as, soldiers from a country, city, or fortress. The Norwegians were forced to evacuate the country. Burke.

[5] To make void; to nullify; to vacate; as, to evacuate a contract or marriage. [Obs.] Bacon.

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