CEFR B1

occupy

verb

Meaning

To take control of a place, especially by force, or to live in a place.

Examples

The protesters occupied the university building for three days.
Many families were forced to leave the homes they had occupied for years.

Synonyms: inhabit, reside, colonize, possess

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occupy (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

Definition

To take control of a place, especially by force, or to live in a place.

Examples

The protesters occupied the university building for three days.
Many families were forced to leave the homes they had occupied for years.
The enemy forces occupied the capital city without a fight.

How to Use occupy

occupy oneself with (prepositional phrase): To keep oneself busy with an activity. — "He occupied himself with reading a book to pass the time."
occupy a place (collocation): To be located in or take control of a specific location. — "The troops were ordered to occupy the strategic hilltop."

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