How to Use "Go on Vacation" in English

Meaning 1：take a holiday (Go on vacation)

Go on vacation 🔊

/ɡoʊ ɒn vəˈkeɪʃən/

v. phr.

To leave home and spend time in a different place for enjoyment and relaxation.

take a holiday 🔊

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/teɪk ə ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

v. phr.

To leave home and spend time in a different place for enjoyment and relaxation.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：Beginner

📖 Root Explanation

'Vacation' from Latin 'vacatio' (freedom, leisure).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'go on vacation' = leave routine for fun. Picture a plane taking off.

📖 Example

My whole family decided to go on vacation to a sunny beach this summer. 🔊 My whole family decided to go on vacation to a sunny beach this summer.

🔗 Collocations

go on a family vacation – take a holiday with the whole family

go on vacation abroad – travel to another country for a holiday

go on a beach vacation – spend a holiday at a seaside resort

🔄 Synonyms

take a trip (v. phr.) – to go on a journey for pleasure

go on holiday (v. phr.) – British English equivalent of go on vacation

get away (v. phr.) – to leave for a short break or holiday

🚫 Antonyms

stay home (v. phr.) – to remain at home instead of traveling

work through the holidays (v. phr.) – to continue working instead of taking time off

🌱 Derivatives

vacationer (n.) – a person who is on vacation

vacationing (adj.) – related to being on vacation

vacation spot (n.) – a place popular for holidays

📖 Cultural Story

The concept of annual vacations became widespread in the 19th century with industrialization, allowing workers a break.