Definition of Occupy
Occupy
oc·cu·py
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To take possession or control of a place or position.
e.g. The protesters plan to occupy the city square until their demands are met.
(verb)
to take up or fill up time;
e.g. He played video games to occupy the time on his long flight across the continent.
(verb)
to preoccupy or fill the mind;
e.g. Her mind was occupied with memories about her recently departed dog.
(verb)
to keep oneself or someone else busy and active;
e.g. She occupied herself by reading her book while waiting for her friend.
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