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    Ocupó (en. Occupied)

    /o.kuˈpo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take possession of a place or time.
    She occupied first place in the race.
    Ella ocupó el primer puesto en la carrera.
    To use or employ something.
    He occupied his time studying.
    Él ocupó su tiempo estudiando.
    To assume a position or responsibility.
    The new director took his position last week.
    El nuevo director ocupó su cargo la semana pasada.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'occupare', meaning 'to take possession'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to occupy a place
    To take a specific site.
    ocupar un lugar
    to occupy the time
    To fill a period of time with activities.
    ocupar el tiempo
    to occupy a position
    To assume a responsibility in an organization.
    ocupar un cargo

    Related Words

    occupation
    Activity in which one is involved.
    ocupación
    to occupy
    Infinitive form of the verb.
    ocupar
    occupant
    Person who occupies a space or place.
    ocupante

    Slang Meanings

    To be very busy
    I can't go out, I'm in the zone of being really busy.
    No puedo salir, estoy en la onda de que ocupo mucho.
    To take something without permission
    He took my pizza without asking.
    Él ocupó mi pizza sin preguntar.