void

S2 W2

BrE /vɔɪd/ AmE /voʊd/

noun / adjective / verb en → es

1 SPACE [singular] B2

a space that is completely empty and has no air, stars, or other matter in it

vacío (espacial)

Collocations outer void

  • The spacecraft entered a region of space that was almost a complete void.

    La nave espacial entró en una región del espacio que era casi un vacío completo.

2 LEGAL [singular] C1

a legal situation in which something is not officially recognized or allowed, and therefore has no official value or effect

nulo (legalmente)

Collocations void a contract

  • The court declared the marriage void.

    El tribunal declaró el matrimonio nulo.

3 EMPTY [adjective] B1

empty or not occupied by people, vehicles, etc.

vacío, desocupado

Collocations void of life

  • The streets were void of people.

    Las calles estaban desocupadas de gente.

4 DESTROY [transitive] C1

to destroy or make something ineffective, especially a legal document

anular, declarar nulo

  • void something
  • The judge voided the contract.

    El juez anuló el contrato.

5 IGNORE [transitive] C1

to ignore or refuse to accept something, especially a legal document

ignorar, rechazar

  • void something
  • The court voided the claim.

    El tribunal ignoró la reclamación.

6 FILL [transitive] C1

to fill or occupy a space completely, leaving no empty areas

llenar, ocupar completamente

  • void something
  • The fog voided the sky.

    La niebla llenó completamente el cielo.

7 PUNCTURE [transitive] C1

to make a small hole in something, especially to let air or liquid out of it

perforar, agujerear

  • void something
  • The bullet voided the tire.

    El balazo perforó el neumático.

8 ABANDON [transitive] C1

to leave a place or situation and not return, especially when you are in danger or have been hurt

abandonar, dejar atrás

  • void something
  • The captain decided to void the ship.

    El capitán decidió abandonar el barco.