occupying

[ˈɑːkjupaɪɪŋ]

occupying Definition

  • 1to be in possession or control of a place
  • 2to fill or take up a space or time

Using occupying: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "occupying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The army is occupying the city.

  • Example

    The building has been occupied by squatters.

  • Example

    She occupies the position of CEO.

  • Example

    The book occupies a prominent place on the shelf.

  • Example

    The meeting will occupy most of the morning.

occupying Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for occupying

Antonyms for occupying

Phrases with occupying

  • to keep oneself busy with something

    Example

    She occupied herself with gardening during the lockdown.

  • to be the reigning monarch

    Example

    Queen Elizabeth II has occupied the throne since 1952.

  • a region that is under the control of a foreign military power

    Example

    The West Bank is an occupied territory.

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Summary: occupying in Brief

The verb 'occupying' [ˈɑːkjupaɪɪŋ] refers to being in possession or control of a place, as in 'The army is occupying the city.' It can also mean filling or taking up a space or time, as in 'The meeting will occupy most of the morning.' The phrase 'occupy oneself with' means to keep oneself busy with something, while 'occupy the throne' means to be the reigning monarch. 'Occupied territory' refers to a region that is under the control of a foreign military power.