to occupy

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Definición y significado de "occupy"en inglés

to occupy

VERBO

vivir en

to live in a place that is either rented or owned

Transitive: to occupy a place of residence

información gramatical

composición morfológica

simple

verbo de estado

regular

presente

occupy

3.ª persona singular

occupies

participio presente

occupying

pretérito simple

occupied

participio pasado

occupied

Ejemplos

The newlyweds decided to occupy a charming cottage by the lake for their first year of marriage.

Los recién casados decidieron ocupar una encantadora cabaña junto al lago para su primer año de matrimonio.

ocupar

to engage in an activity or task that keeps one's time and attention

Transitive: to occupy oneself | to occupy oneself with sth | to occupy the mind

Ejemplos

She occupied herself with painting during the weekends, finding it to be a relaxing and creative outlet.

Ella se ocupaba con la pintura durante los fines de semana, encontrándolo una salida relajante y creativa.

ocupar, llenar

to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something

Transitive: to occupy a space

Ejemplos

The large bookshelf occupied the entire wall, showcasing an extensive collection of novels and reference materials.

El gran estante para libros ocupaba toda la pared, mostrando una extensa colección de novelas y materiales de referencia.

ocupar

to come to power and control in a place using military force

Transitive: to occupy a place

Ejemplos

The invading army sought to occupy the capital city, overthrowing the government and establishing military control.

El ejército invasor buscó ocupar la ciudad capital, derrocando al gobierno y estableciendo control militar.

ocupar, absorber

to take up all of a person's attention, effort, or time

Transitive: to occupy one's time or thoughts

Ejemplos

The intense research project began to occupy his thoughts day and night.

El intenso proyecto de investigación comenzó a ocupar sus pensamientos día y noche.

ocupar, tomar

(of an activity, event, task) to take up a certain amount of time

Transitive: to occupy a period of time

Ejemplos

Completing the extensive project will occupy most of our workweek.

Completar el extenso proyecto ocupará la mayor parte de nuestra semana laboral.

ocupar, asumir

to take on a particular role, position, or responsibility

Transitive: to occupy a role or position

Ejemplos

After years of hard work, she was finally able to occupy the position of CEO within the company.

Después de años de trabajo duro, finalmente pudo ocupar el puesto de CEO dentro de la empresa.

Árbol Léxico

occupied

occupier

preoccupy

occupy

Palabras Cercanas

occupational therapist

occupational medicine

Definición y significado de "occupy"en inglés

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