occupy
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/ˈɑːkjupaɪ/
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/ˈɒkjupaɪ/
to fill or use space, area, or time
The books occupy the entire shelf.
本が棚全体を占めています。
to live or work in a room, house, or building
They occupy the apartment next door.
彼らは隣のアパートに住んでいます。
to take control of a place by force, especially with an army
Soldiers occupy the city to keep peace.
兵士たちは平和を維持するために街を占領しています。
to keep busy or fill your time with something
Children occupy themselves with toys.
子供たちはおもちゃで自分を忙しくしています。
to have an official job or position
She will occupy the manager role next month.
彼女は来月マネージャーの役職に就きます。