occupying

Meanings

• Verb

  Taking and holding possession of a place, often with the intent of controlling it.

  - "The army occupied the territory for several months."
  - "Protesters occupied City Hall in protest of the new taxes."
  - "The company occupied a large office building in the city."

• Verb

  To fill or engage (a space, time, or activity) completely.

  - "The painting occupied a large space on the wall."
  - "My schedule is occupied with meetings all day."
  - "The problem occupied my thoughts for hours."

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Synonyms

coitize , go to bed with , sleep with , busy , employ

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with occupying
harbor , labor , major , quarrel , rabor

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Variants

List of all variants of occupying that leads to same result
occupied , occupier , occupiers , occupies , occupy , occupying

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'occuper', meaning 'to take possession of' or 'to fill'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'occupying power' is used to describe the military or political authority that takes control of a foreign territory.

2. The term 'occupational therapy' is a type of rehabilitation that helps people develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.

3. The term 'occupational disease' refers to a condition caused by exposure to certain substances or conditions at work.

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Related Concepts

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1. Invasion: An act of entering and taking control of a foreign country or territory.

2. Colonization: The process by which people from one country settle and take control of another country or territory.

3. Squatting: Occupying a property without the owner's permission.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'occupying' is often used as a metaphor for taking control or possession of something. It can also refer to the physical occupation of land or territory, as in the context of wars or political conflicts.

How to Memorize "occupying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine taking control of a space or holding possession of something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of taking possession or control of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Old French origin of the word: 'Occupy' means 'to take possession of' in Old French.

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