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    Ocupar (en. Occupy)

    /o.kuˈpaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take on a position or role.
    He occupies the position of manager in the company.
    Él ocupa el cargo de gerente en la empresa.
    To fill a physical place.
    The room occupies five tables.
    La sala ocupa cinco mesas.
    To dedicate time to an activity.
    I am going to occupy my time studying.
    Voy a ocupar mi tiempo en estudiar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'occuparé', meaning to take possession of.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to occupy a place
    To have a physical space in a specific location.
    ocupar un lugar
    to occupy time
    To use time on some activity.
    ocupar el tiempo
    to occupy the mind
    To dedicate thoughts to something in particular.
    ocupar la mente

    Related Words

    occupation
    Activity or work performed.
    ocupación
    occupant
    Person who occupies a place or space.
    ocupante
    busy
    That is being used or has things to do.
    ocupado

    Slang Meanings

    To be very busy.
    Today I’m super busy, I don’t have time, I’m in 'occupy' mode.
    Hoy estoy a mil, no tengo tiempo, estoy en modo 'ocupar'.
    To use a space informally.
    I’m going to occupy this sofa to watch TV.
    Voy a ocupar este sofá para ver la tele.