vacuum
US /ˈvækjum/
noun, verb Target · B2 Nhà ở & bất động sản
Definition
the absence of matter
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The cleaner will vacuum the carpet in the hallway tonight.
Synonyms
- voidthe state of nonexistence
- cleanto make free from dirt, marks, or stains
Collocations
- Easy vacuum the floorto vacuum the floor, meaning to clean with a vacuum cleaner
- Medium cordless vacuum cleanerdescribing cordless vacuum cleaner (not having a cord)
- Hard political power vacuum precipitates instabilitydescribing political power vacuum precipitates instability (involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians; - Daniel Goleman)
- Very Hard decisions cannot be made in an ethical vacuumdescribing decisions cannot be made in an ethical vacuum (the act of making up your mind about something)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.