검색
to occupy
01
to live in a place that is either rented or owned
Transitive: to occupy a place of residence
Example
The newlyweds decided to occupy a charming cottage by the lake for their first year of marriage.
After years of traveling, he finally chose to occupy a small apartment in the heart of the city.
The indigenous people have occupied this land for generations, maintaining a deep connection to their ancestral home.
02
(활동이나 일에) 몰두하다, (시간이나 주의를) 차지하다
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
Example
She occupied herself with painting during the weekends, finding it to be a relaxing and creative outlet.
To occupy his mind during the long commute, he started listening to educational podcasts and audiobooks.
During the winter months, the family occupied themselves with board games and movie nights to pass the time indoors.
03
to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something
Transitive: to occupy a space
Example
The large bookshelf occupied the entire wall, showcasing an extensive collection of novels and reference materials.
The expansive garden occupied the backyard, featuring a variety of flowers, shrubs, and a vegetable patch.
The ambitious skyscraper was designed to occupy the skyline
04
점령하다, 정복하다
to come to power and control in a place using military force
Transitive: to occupy a place
Example
The invading army sought to occupy the capital city, overthrowing the government and establishing military control.
During the war, enemy forces managed to occupy strategic regions.
The rebel group aimed to occupy key government buildings, paving the way for a coup.
05
차지하다, 집중하다
to take up all of a person's attention, effort, or time
Transitive: to occupy one's time or thoughts
Example
The intense research project began to occupy his thoughts day and night.
As a new parent, the responsibilities of caring for a newborn began to occupy most of their waking hours.
The unexpected project at work began to occupy her schedule, requiring overtime and extra effort to meet tight deadlines.
06
차지하다, 소요하다
(of an activity, event, task) to take up a certain amount of time
Transitive: to occupy a period of time
Example
Completing the extensive project will occupy most of our workweek.
The renovation of the house is expected to occupy the entire summer.
Attending the conference will occupy two full days of your schedule, including travel time and networking events.
07
차지하다, 맡다
to take on a particular role, position, or responsibility
Transitive: to occupy a role or position
Example
After years of hard work, she was finally able to occupy the position of CEO within the company.
The seasoned professor was invited to occupy the prestigious role of the keynote speaker at the academic conference.
The elected official was prepared to occupy the role of mayor and lead the city through a period of growth and development.
