CEFR B2

occupies

verb

Meaning

Resides in, fills, or takes up a specific space, time, or position.

Examples

The large oak desk occupies most of the small home office.
A major international corporation currently occupies the top three floors of the skyscraper.

Synonyms: fill, inhabit, possess, dominate

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occupies (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɒkjupaɪz/

Definition

Resides in, fills, or takes up a specific space, time, or position.

Examples

The large oak desk occupies most of the small home office.
A major international corporation currently occupies the top three floors of the skyscraper.
The manager occupies a central role in the decision-making process of the firm.

How to Use occupies

occupy a position (collocation): To hold a specific rank or role. — "She occupies a senior position in the government."
occupy oneself with (phrasal verb): To keep busy doing something. — "He occupies himself with painting during the weekends."

Synonyms of occupies

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