occupation (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃn/
Definition
A person's job or profession.
Examples
My father's occupation was a farmer.
She is looking for an occupation that uses her artistic skills.
The census asks for your age, name, and occupation.
How to Use occupation
- occupation of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of taking control or possession of a place. — "The occupation of the embassy lasted for three days."
- occupation is (collocation)
- To state what one's job is. — "My occupation is a doctor."
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