Occupied (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Seized and controlled as by military invasion; "the occupied countries of Europe".
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Examples
- The occupied territories were under strict military control, with soldiers patrolling the streets day and night.
- During World War II, many occupied countries in Europe suffered greatly under the harsh rule of the invading forces.
- The city was an occupied zone, with the enemy army having taken control of all key infrastructure and institutions.
- The occupied region was plagued by poverty, hunger, and disease, as the ruling power exploited its resources for their own gain.
- After the war, the occupied territories were gradually returned to their rightful owners, and the process of rebuilding began.
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Meaning 2
Held or filled or in use; "she keeps her time well occupied"; "the wc is occupied".
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Meaning 3
Resided in; having tenants; "not all the occupied (or tenanted) apartments were well kept up".
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Meaning 4
Having ones attention or mind or energy engaged; "she keeps herself fully occupied with volunteer activities"; "deeply engaged in conversation".
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