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occupy Definition and Meaning in English (occupy definition)

verb
Synonyms:seizecaptureinvade
Quick Answer • Definition

Occupy definition: To take control of a place or country by force, often militarily.

Definitions of Occupy

  1. 1verb

    To take control of a place or country by force, often militarily.

  2. 2verb

    To live or stay in a particular place or building.

  3. 3verb

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

Example Sentences

formal

“The army managed to occupy the enemy territory after a long battle.”

casual

“She occupies the house next to mine and is a very kind neighbor.”

casual

“The new furniture will occupy too much space in the small living room.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past participleoccupied
present participleoccupying
nounoccupation
agent nounoccupier

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

Occupy oneself withexpression

To keep oneself busy with something.

Occupy a positioncollocation

To hold a particular job or role.

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Occupy definition: To take control of a place or country by force, often militarily.
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'Occupy' translates to 'occupy' in English. Occupy definition: To take control of a place or country by force, often militarily.
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