OCCUPY


Meaning of OCCUPY in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' ä-ky ə - ˌ p ī

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: -pied ; -py · ing

Etymology: Middle English occupien to take possession of, occupy, from Anglo-French occupier, occuper, from Latin occupare, from ob- toward + -cupare (akin to capere to seize) ― more at OB- , HEAVE

Date: 14th century

1 : to engage the attention or energies of

2 a : to take up (a place or extent in space) <this chair is occupied > <the fireplace will occupy this corner of the room> b : to take or fill (an extent in time) <the hobby occupies all of my free time>

3 a : to take or hold possession or control of <enemy troops occupied the ridge> b : to fill or perform the functions of (an office or position)

4 : to reside in as an owner or tenant

– oc · cu · pi · er \ - ˌ p ī (- ə )r \ noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.