Occupy

/ˈɒk.jʊ.paɪ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to take up space or time

The furniture occupies much of the living room.

to inhabit or reside in a place

They occupy an apartment in the city center.

to engage or attract one's attention or time

I need to occupy my mind with a puzzle while I wait.

to seize or take control of a place, often militarily

The army will occupy the region until peace is restored.

to hold a position or office

She will occupy the role of project manager for the next year.

Middle English: from Old French occuper or Latin occupare.

occupy one's thoughts

To preoccupy or engage someone’s mind.

stay occupied

To remain busy with tasks or activities.

occupy a chair

To sit in a particular place or position.

occupation

The act of occupying or the state of being occupied.

occupant

A person who resides or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, etc.

occupational

Relating to a job or profession.

To take over a place in a casual sense.

We're going to occupy that table at the cafe.

To hang out or chill in a certain location.

Let’s occupy at the park this weekend.