Definitions

1. verb

to take possession or control of a place or thing

“The army occupies the city.”

2. verb

to engage in or fill a particular activity or role

“She occupies herself with painting in her free time.”

3. noun

a place or position occupied

“The occupy of her desk was cluttered with papers.”

4. noun

the act of occupying or the state of being occupied

“The occupy of the city was due to a large festival.”

5. verb

to fill or hold a particular amount of space or capacity

“The container occupies a lot of space in the pantry.”