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occupies Definition and Meaning in English (occupies definition)

verb
Synonyms:inhabitsresides in
Quick Answer • Definition

Occupies definition: To reside or have one's place of business in a specific location, such as a building or a seat.

Definitions of Occupies

  1. 1verb

    To reside or have one's place of business in a specific location, such as a building or a seat.

  2. 2verb

    To fill or take up a particular amount of space or period of time.

  3. 3verb

    To take possession and control of a place, especially by military force or settlement.

Example Sentences

“The new tenant occupies the apartment on the top floor.”

“His hobby occupies most of his free time.”

“The military occupies the border region.”

Synonyms

inhabitsresides in

Antonyms

vacatesleaves

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveoccupy
past tenseoccupied
present participleoccupying
nounoccupation
agent nounoccupant

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Occupies definition: To reside or have one's place of business in a specific location, such as a building or a seat.
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'Occupies' translates to 'occupies' in English. Occupies definition: To reside or have one's place of business in a specific location, such as a building or a seat.
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