The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - evacuatev.

1) empty, clear (out) , exhaust, drain, deplete, purge, get rid of, void, discharge, vent; divest, deprive: In cases of poisoning, they first evacuate the stomach. 2) vacate, desert, leave, depart (from) , withdraw or retire (from) , go away (from) , quit, relinquish, abandon, decamp (from) , move or pull out (of or from) : When the enemy approached, the troops evacuated the area. 3) relocate, move: Thousands were evacuated to a safe distance when the bomb was discovered.