occupied; occupying
Definition of occupy
1
: to engage the attention or energies of
They occupied themselves with video games.
2a
: 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
3a
: 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)
will occupy the newly created office of chancellor — Current Biography
4
: to reside in as an owner or tenant
occupies an apartment on a two-year lease
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The first known use of occupy was in the 14th century
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