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occupy - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
occupy
Definition
(verb) keep busy with
Synonyms
:
busy
Example Sentence
She busies herself with her butterfly collection
Definition
(verb) live (in a certain place)
Synonyms
:
lodge in
,
reside
Example Sentence
She resides in Princeton
he occupies two rooms on the top floor
Definition
(verb) occupy the whole of
Synonyms
:
fill
Example Sentence
The liquid fills the container
Definition
(verb) be on the mind of
Synonyms
:
concern
,
interest
,
worry
Example Sentence
I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
Definition
(verb) march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
Synonyms
:
invade
Example Sentence
Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939
Definition
(verb) require (time or space)
Synonyms
:
take
,
use up
Example Sentence
It took three hours to get to work this morning
This event occupied a very short time
Definition
(verb) consume all of one's attention or time
Synonyms
:
absorb
,
engage
,
engross
Example Sentence
Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
Definition
(verb) assume, as of positions or roles
Synonyms
:
fill
,
take
Example Sentence
She took the job as director of development
he occupies the position of manager
the young prince will soon occupy the throne
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