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to preoccupy
01
心配させる (しんぱいさせる), 没頭させる (ぼっとうさせる)
to engage someone's mind or attention fully, especially with worries or concerns
Transitive: to preoccupy sb
Example
She has been preoccupied with worries about her children's health and safety.
Recent political scandals have preoccupied voters and dominated public discourse.
02
先取りする（さきどりする）, 独占する（どくせんする）
to take control or fill up a space before anyone else can
Transitive: to preoccupy a space
Example
She preoccupied the front seat of the car, leaving no room for others.
The first team to arrive preoccupied the most comfortable chairs in the room.
