Occupy (Verb)
Meaning 1
Consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 2
Assume, as of positions or roles; "She took the job as director of development"; "he occupies the position of manager"; "the young prince will soon occupy the throne".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Live (in a certain place); "She resides in Princeton"; "he occupies two rooms on the top floor".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 4
Occupy the whole of; "The liquid fills the container".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 5
March aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation; "Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 6
Be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 7
Require (time or space); "It took three hours to get to work this morning"; "This event occupied a very short time".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 8
Keep busy with; "She busies herself with her butterfly collection".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.