1. to live in or use a place as one’s residence or workplace
2. to fill or take up space, time, or a position
3. to keep someone busy or engaged with an activity

Examples

• The family occupies a large house on Main Street.
• Reading occupies most of her free time.
• The new employee occupies the corner office.
• This project occupies too much of my attention.
• The army occupies the strategic hill.
• The meeting occupies the entire afternoon.
• She occupies herself with crossword puzzles.