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    Ocupan (en. Occupy)

    /o.kuˈpan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take possession of a place or an object.
    They occupy the main living room of the house.
    Ellos ocupan el salón principal de la casa.
    To use a space or time.
    The students occupy the library to study.
    Los estudiantes ocupan la biblioteca para estudiar.
    To be in a specific place.
    At that moment, they occupy third place on the list.
    En ese momento, ellos ocupan el tercer puesto en la lista.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'occupare', which means 'to take possession'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take up a place
    To take a specific space.
    ocupar un lugar
    to occupy time
    To use time for an activity.
    ocupar el tiempo
    to hold a position
    To exercise a position or function.
    ocupar un cargo

    Related Words

    occupy
    Verb that implies taking possession.
    ocupar
    occupation
    Activity or work that is performed.
    ocupación
    occupant
    Person who occupies a space.
    ocupante

    Slang Meanings

    To be very busy.
    Today I'm super busy; I occupy the whole day.
    Hoy estoy a mil, ocupo todo el día.
    To grab something quickly.
    When I saw the offer, I grabbed it instantly.
    Cuando vi la oferta, lo ocupé al instante.