Word: Occupy

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːkjəˌpaɪ/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To take up space or a position; to reside or stay in a place. It can also refer to taking control or possession of a building, land, or area, often as part of a protest or military action.
  • Example Sentence: “The protesters decided to occupy the city square overnight.”
• Verb: (v) To engage or fill up (time); to keep busy with an activity.
  • Example Sentence: “She occupies her weekends with painting and hiking.”

Phrases

• “Occupy oneself”: To keep oneself busy or engaged in an activity.
  • Example Sentence: “After retirement, he occupied himself with gardening and reading.”
• “Occupy a position”: To hold a job or role within an organization.
  • Example Sentence: “She has occupied the position of CEO for five years now.”
• “Military occupation”: The control and domination of a territory by foreign armed forces after its surrender.

Example Sentences

• Verb (possession): “The army occupied the strategic hilltop to gain an advantage over the enemy.”
• Verb (engagement): “Her passion for writing occupies most of her free time.”

Synonyms

• Inhabit
• Occupy
• Take up
• Hold
• Occupy positions such as live in, inhabit, reside
• Engage in, fill up, spend (time)
• Control (in the context of taking over a place)