occupy
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/ˈɑːkjupaɪ/
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/ˈɒkjupaɪ/
verb
B2
to fill or use space, area, or time
The books occupy the entire shelf.
C1
to live or work in a room, house, or building
They occupy the apartment next door.
C1
to take control of a place by force, especially with an army
Soldiers occupy the city to keep peace.
C1
to keep busy or fill your time with something
Children occupy themselves with toys.
C1
to have an official job or position
She will occupy the manager role next month.
translation
to fill or use space, area, or time; to live or work in a room, house, or building; to take control of a place by force, especially with an army; to keep busy or fill your time with something; to have an official job or position
Word Forms
3rd Present
occupies
Past
occupied
Perfect
occupied
Progressive
occupying