Definition of vacuum - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cleaning devicehousehold appliance that cleans by suction
- She used the vacuum to clean the carpet.
2.
empty spaceTECH. space with no matter or airTECH.
- The experiment was conducted in a vacuum.
3.
emotional voidfeeling of emptiness or void
- After he left, she felt a vacuum in her life.
Verb
1.
cleaningUS clean surfaces using a machine that sucks up dirtUS
- She vacuums the carpet every Saturday.
2.
technologyTECH. US optimize a database by removing deleted dataTECH. US
- The IT team vacuums the database monthly.
Images of vacuum
household appliance that cleans by suction
Expressions with vacuum
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clean by using a vacuum cleaner
She vacuumed up the crumbs from the carpet.
absence of legal regulations for a situation
The new technology operates in a legal vacuum.
absence of authority after a leadership change
The country faced a power vacuum after the revolution.
considered without external influences or context
The decision was made in a vacuum, ignoring public opinion.
cause a gap in leadership or presence
His resignation left a vacuum in the organization.
device that uses suction to remove dirt from floors
She used the vacuum cleaner to tidy up the living room.
small vacuum cleaner for quick clean-ups
She used a handheld vacuum to clean the car seats.
small vacuum cleaner for quick clean-ups
She used a handheld vacuum cleaner to tidy the car.
storage bag from which air is removed to save space
He used a vacuum bag to compress his winter clothes.
situation where culture or traditions are missing or absent
The city felt like a cultural vacuum after the museum closed.
insulated container keeping liquids hot or cold
She poured coffee from the vacuum flask to stay warm during the hike.
compress items by removing air for storage
She vacuum packs her clothes to save space in her suitcase.
situation with no clear political authority or leadership
After the leader resigned, a political vacuum emerged.
device that removes air to preserve contents
The vacuum sealer kept the vegetables fresh for weeks.
portable vacuum cleaner with shoulder straps
She prefers using a backpack vacuum cleaner for its convenience.
container with vacuum to keep temperature constant
She poured coffee into her vacuum bottle for the trip.
clean with a vacuum cleaner
She vacuum-cleaned the entire house in an hour.
function without external input or feedback
The committee operated in a vacuum, unaware of public opinion.
cause a void or empty space
The sudden departure of the leader created a vacuum in the organization.
vacuum cleaner worn on the back
The janitor used a backpack vacuum to clean the large hall quickly.
packed in an airtight container with air removed
The vacuum-packed meat stayed fresh for weeks.
kept or operating in a space where almost all air is removed
The experiment was performed under vacuum conditions inside the sealed chamber.
device measuring gas pressure lower than normal air pressure
The vacuum gauge showed the pressure was very low.
sealed container designed to keep inside pressure much lower than outside air
The experiment was carried out inside a large vacuum vessel.
Origin of vacuum
Latin, vacuus (empty)
Terms with vacuum included in their meaning
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cleaning
bag collecting dirt in a vacuum cleaner
vacuum
remove air from something using suction
action of mouth
draw into the mouth by creating a partial vacuum
vacuum
area with nothing inside
cleaning
suck something into a vacuum cleaner
space
empty space or vacuum
cleaning floors
clean floors or carpets using a vacuum cleaner
cleaning device
vacuum cleaner, regardless of brand
cleaning
clean a place using a vacuum cleaner
sucking in
inhale or suck in like a vacuum cleaner
cleaning
the act of cleaning with a vacuum cleaner
vacuum
to remove by creating a vacuum
gas breakdown
release of electricity through a gas or vacuum
food
preserved by rapid freezing and vacuum drying
mechanics
device that moves fluids by creating a vacuum
cleaning
short for upright vacuum cleaner
science
create a vacuum in a container
vacuum
apply suction to something
cleaning device
small hand-held vacuum for quick cleaning
physics
pressure measured relative to surrounding air instead of a perfect vacuum
physics
pressure of gas or liquid measured from a perfect vacuum
vacuum technology
device in vacuum applications to condense vapors except permanent gases
scientific
double-walled vacuum flask with silver lining
physics
measure of a material's permittivity relative to vacuum
Examples of vacuum in a sentence
He bought a new vacuum for the hardwood surfaces. The satellite was launched into a vacuum. Sound cannot travel through a vacuum. The vacuum in his heart was hard to fill. She couldn't escape the vacuum of loneliness. He vacuums the living room daily.
They vacuum the office every Friday. They need to vacuum the database to improve performance. Regularly vacuuming the database prevents slowdowns.
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- French:aspirateur, passer l'aspirateur, ...
- German:Staubsauger, saugen, ...
- Italian:aspirapolvere, passare l'aspirapolvere, ...
- Spanish:aspiradora, aspirar, ...
- Portuguese:aspirador, aspirar, ...
- Chinese:吸尘器, 吸尘, ...
- Japanese:掃除機, 掃除機をかける, ...
- Arabic:مِكْنَسَة كَهْرَبَائِيَّة, كَنَسَ, ...
- Hebrew:שׁוֹאֵב אֲבָק, לִשְׁאוֹב אָבָק, ...
- Russian:пылесос, пылесосить, ...
- Ukrainian:пилосос, пилососити, ...
- Hindi:वैक्यूम क्लीनर, साफ करना, ...
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