Vacation/veɪˈkeɪʃn/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Absence Used when explaining you won't be at work, often for leisure or travel. My out-of-office message will say I'm on vacation next week. Pro Tip 2/3Travel Plans Often implies you'll be going somewhere, not just staying at home. During my vacation, I'll visit several cities in Europe. Pro Tip 3/3Scheduled Break Normally planned in advance and can be a fixed duration like one or two weeks. Every summer, we schedule a two-week vacation.