Meaning ofoccupyin English

Verb

1. to engage someone's time or service
   The company will occupy the new employee with various training tasks.
2. to hold an official position or role
   The mayor will occupy the office for another term.
3. to capture or hold someone's attention
   The movie will occupy the audience's attention with its engaging storyline.
4. to live or reside in a place
   The family will occupy the apartment on the top floor.
5. to take or use something; fill a space
   The new policy will occupy a significant portion of the company's resources.
6. to engage in an activity; keep busy
   The kids will occupy themselves with puzzles and games during the road trip.
7. to use or utilize something (resources, time, etc.)
   The company will occupy a large portion of the city's resources to complete the project.
8. to use or fill time; engage
   The kids will occupy their summer break with swimming and hiking activities.
9. to take up or fill physical space
   The new building will occupy a large area of the city.
10. to take up physical space; fill an area
    The tourists will occupy the hotel rooms during the peak season.