Meaning & Definition of word "Occupy"

Occupy

/ˈɒk.jʊ.paɪ/

1. to take up space or time
- Example: The furniture occupies much of the living room.
2. to inhabit or reside in a place
- Example: They occupy an apartment in the city center.
3. to engage or attract one's attention or time
- Example: I need to occupy my mind with a puzzle while I wait.
4. to seize or take control of a place, often militarily
- Example: The army will occupy the region until peace is restored.
5. to hold a position or office
- Example: 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.

Meaning: To take over a place in a casual sense.

● Example Sentence: We're going to occupy that table at the cafe.

Meaning: To hang out or chill in a certain location.

● Example Sentence: Let’s occupy at the park this weekend.