transitive verb (-pied; -pying) see: ob- Date: 14th century to engage the attention or energies of, 2. to take up (a place or extent in space) , to take or fill (an extent in time) , 3. to take or hold possession or control of , to fill or perform the functions of (an office or position), to reside in as an owner or tenant, occupier noun
OCCUPY
Meaning of OCCUPY in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012