occupied

US /ˈɑ:kjupaɪd/

UK /ˈɒkjupaɪd/

A2

adjective

  • Busy or engaged in an activity.
  • Being used by someone.
  • Being used by someone.

verb

  • To enter and take control of land/property
  • To fill a time, a space, or an area
  • To live in, fill or take up something
  • To fill someone's thoughts or make a person busy

other

  • Filled or taken up a space or area.
  • Kept someone busy or interested.
  • Having taken control of a place by military force.

Examples

The sofa was entirely occupied by two large cats.

the most densely occupied areas of the country