Occupy

/ˈɒkjʊpˌa‌ɪ/

/ˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/

to occupy

to live in a place that is either rented or owned

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

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

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

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

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

to take on a particular role, position, or responsibility

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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