Cool MateMeaning of Occupy
In simple words: To take control of a place or space.
Occupy in a sentence
- They decided to occupy the vacant building as a form of protest.
- Please don't occupy my personal space when we're talking.
- The city plans to occupy the area with new parks and recreational facilities.
- During the meeting, several activists aimed to occupy the discussion with their viewpoints.
- The army will occupy the strategically important region starting next week.
How to use Occupy
Used in formal and informal contexts. Common in discussions about space, time, or positions. Not typically used in casual speech about personal matters.
Grammar pattern
occupy + object
Memory hint
Think of an army occupying a territory — they take over and stay there.
Related words
Collocations with Occupy
- occupy a room
- occupy space
- occupy territory
- occupy time
- occupy a position
Synonyms for Occupy
Opposites of Occupy
- vacate
- leave
- abdicate
Common mistakes with Occupy
- Confused with 'occupant'—remember 'occupy' is the action.
- Using 'occupy' with a preposition incorrectly— it doesn’t need 'in', just 'occupy space'.
Occupy appears in
Occupy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
احتلال، شغل
السيطرة على مكان أو مساحة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দখল করা, জায়গা নেওয়া
কোনো জায়গা দখল করা বা ব্যবহার করা।
- GermanDeutsch
besetzen, einnehmen, bewohnen
Einen Ort oder Raum in Besitz nehmen.
- SpanishEspañol
Ocupar
Tomar control de un lugar o espacio.
- Persianفارسی
اشغال کردن، جا گرفتن
کنترل یک مکان یا فضا را به دست گرفتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Occuper
Prendre le contrôle d'un lieu ou d'un espace.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कब्ज़ा करना, घेरना, भरना
किसी जगह या स्थान पर नियंत्रण कर लेना।
- ItalianItaliano
Occupare, Preoccupare
Prendere il controllo di un posto o di uno spazio.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ocupar
Tomar controle de um lugar ou espaço.
- RussianРусский
Занимать, оккупировать
Занять место или пространство.
- Urduاردو
قبضہ کرنا، رہنا، استعمال کرنا
کسی جگہ پر قابض ہونا یا اسے استعمال کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
占据
控制一个地方或空间。
More words like Occupy
- Hold
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
People also search for
- Occupy meaning
- meaning of Occupy
- Occupy definition
- define Occupy
- what does Occupy mean
- Occupy means
- how to use Occupy
Frequently asked questions about Occupy
What does Occupy mean?
To take control of a place or space.
What is the definition of Occupy?
to fill or use a space, an area or an amount of time
How do you use Occupy in a sentence?
They decided to occupy the vacant building as a form of protest.
Can you give another example of Occupy?
Please don't occupy my personal space when we're talking.
What are synonyms for Occupy?
Common alternatives include hold.
What is the opposite of Occupy?
Opposite meanings include vacate, leave, abdicate.
What words go with Occupy?
It commonly pairs with occupy a room, occupy space, occupy territory, occupy time, occupy a position.
What are common mistakes when using Occupy?
Confused with 'occupant'—remember 'occupy' is the action. Using 'occupy' with a preposition incorrectly— it doesn’t need 'in', just 'occupy space'.
How do you pronounce Occupy?
US: /["/ˈɑːkjupaɪ/","/ˈɑːkjupaɪz/","/ˈɑːkjupaɪd/","/ˈɑːkjupaɪɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɒkjupaɪ/","/ˈɒkjupaɪz/","/ˈɒkjupaɪd/","/ˈɒkjupaɪɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Occupy?
Used in formal and informal contexts. Common in discussions about space, time, or positions. Not typically used in casual speech about personal matters.
What CEFR level is Occupy?
"Occupy" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.