vacancy

5 definitions • 11 examples

a space or place that is available to be used:

We wanted to book a hotel room in July but there were no vacancies.

The dentist can't see you today but she has a vacancy tomorrow morning.

There are still some vacancies for students in science and engineering, but the vacancies in humanities have been filled.

a job that no one is doing and is therefore available for someone new to do:

There is a vacancy for a shop assistant on Saturdays.

a place or position that is available:

The motel was full – we saw the "No Vacancy" sign.

These companies have a lot of vacancies (= jobs) to fill, and they pay well.

a job that is available in an organization and that people can apply for:

We currently have a vacancy for a sales representative.

job/staff vacancies Job vacancies in London's investment banking industry continue to rise.

advertise/create/fill a vacancy The Board has the sole authority to fill vacancies on the Committee.

a vacancy arises/exists/occurs We will contact you should a vacancy occur.

a hotel room, office, etc. that is available for rent:

The hotel has no vacancies.