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to occupy
01
vivir en
to live in a place that is either rented or owned
Transitive: to occupy a place of residence
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.
After years of traveling, he finally chose to occupy a small apartment in the heart of the city.
Después de años de viajar, finalmente eligió ocupar un pequeño apartamento en el corazón de la ciudad.
02
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.
To occupy his mind during the long commute, he started listening to educational podcasts and audiobooks.
Para ocupar su mente durante el largo viaje, comenzó a escuchar podcasts educativos y audiolibros.
03
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.
The expansive garden occupied the backyard, featuring a variety of flowers, shrubs, and a vegetable patch.
El extenso jardín ocupaba el patio trasero, con una variedad de flores, arbustos y un huerto.
04
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.
During the war, enemy forces managed to occupy strategic regions.
Durante la guerra, las fuerzas enemigas lograron ocupar regiones estratégicas.
05
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.
As a new parent, the responsibilities of caring for a newborn began to occupy most of their waking hours.
Como nuevo padre, las responsabilidades de cuidar a un recién nacido comenzaron a ocupar la mayor parte de sus horas de vigilia.
06
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.
The renovation of the house is expected to occupy the entire summer.
Se espera que la renovación de la casa ocupe todo el verano.
07
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.
The seasoned professor was invited to occupy the prestigious role of the keynote speaker at the academic conference.
El profesor experimentado fue invitado a ocupar el prestigioso papel de orador principal en la conferencia académica.
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