occupy
verb
- 1
consume all of one's attention or time
Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
- 2
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939
- 3
require (time or space)
It took three hours to get to work this morning
This event occupied a very short time
- 4
assume, as of positions or roles
She took the job as director of development
he occupies the position of manager
- 5
keep busy with
She busies herself with her butterfly collection
- 6
live (in a certain place)
She resides in Princeton
he occupies two rooms on the top floor
- 7
occupy the whole of
The liquid fills the container
- 8
be on the mind of
I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
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