occupy

US /ˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/

UK /'ɒkjʊpaɪ/

A2

verb

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

other

  • To fill or use time or space.
  • To live or stay in a place.
  • To keep someone busy or interested.
  • To take control of a place, especially by military force.