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to occupy
01
to live in a place that is either rented or owned
Transitive: to occupy a place of residence
02
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
03
to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something
Transitive: to occupy a space
04
to come to power and control in a place using military force
Transitive: to occupy a place
05
to take up all of a person's attention, effort, or time
Transitive: to occupy one's time or thoughts
06
(of an activity, event, task) to take up a certain amount of time
Transitive: to occupy a period of time
07
to take on a particular role, position, or responsibility
Transitive: to occupy a role or position
occupy
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occupied
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occupied
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occupier
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occupier
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preoccupy
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preoccupy
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Example
The indigenous people have occupied this land for generations, maintaining a deep connection to their ancestral home.
The family decided to occupy a farmhouse in the countryside.
The newlyweds decided to occupy a charming cottage by the lake for their first year of marriage.
After retiring, they decided to occupy a beachfront condo.
After years of traveling, he finally chose to occupy a small apartment in the heart of the city.
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