CEFR B2

occupying

verb

Meaning

To take control of a place, especially by military force, or to reside in or fill a space.

Examples

The army spent months occupying the disputed territory after the invasion.
She enjoys occupying her time with creative hobbies like painting and pottery.

Synonyms: filling, inhabiting, holding, seizing

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occupying (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɒkjəpaɪɪŋ/

Definition

To take control of a place, especially by military force, or to reside in or fill a space.

Examples

The army spent months occupying the disputed territory after the invasion.
She enjoys occupying her time with creative hobbies like painting and pottery.
The new furniture is occupying most of the living room, leaving little space to move.

How to Use occupying

occupy oneself with (prepositional phrase): To keep busy with an activity. — "She likes to occupy herself with gardening on weekends."
occupy a position/role (collocation): To hold a job or office. — "He has occupied a senior position in the company for years."
occupy space (collocation): To fill an area. — "The large sofa occupies too much space in the small apartment."

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