occupy
Meaning
To occupy means to take up space or time, or to hold a position or role in a particular context.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "occupy" with "occupational," which relates to jobs rather than the act of taking up space.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
spends
her
mornings
in
the
tiny
kitchen
,
making
coffee
and
reading
emails
.
A
stack
of
cooking
books
and
a
potted
plant
occupy
the
windowsill
,
so
she
opens
the
window
to
make
space
when
she
needs
to
chop
vegetables
.
She
likes
to
listen
to
the
city
outside
while
she
prepares
food
,
and
this
quiet
routine
helps
her
focus
.
After
breakfast
she
cleans
the
counter
and
plans
the
rest
of
her
day
.
Common Phrases
occupy a position
occupy a space
occupy one's time
Synonyms
Related Words
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