what does the word occupied mean??????

Question

its for homework and i dont no what it is please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

oc·cu·py /ˈɒkyəˌpaɪ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ok-yuh-pahy] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -pied, -py·ing.
–verb (used with object) 1. to take or fill up (space, time, etc.): I occupied my evenings reading novels.
2. to engage or employ the mind, energy, or attention of: Occupy the children with a game while I prepare dinner.
3. to be a resident or tenant of; dwell in: We occupied the same house for 20 years.
4. to take possession and control of (a place), as by military invasion.
5. to hold (a position, office, etc.).
–verb (used without object) 6. to take or hold possession.

Answer 2

To fill up (time or space): a lecture that occupied three hours.
To dwell or reside in.
To hold or fill (an office or position).
To seize possession of and maintain control over by or as if by conquest.
To engage or employ the attention or concentration of: occupied the children with coloring books

Answer 3

I occupy my house.
If I go to the loo and someone is in there already, then the loo is occupied.
If there is a car in my parking space, then that space is occupied.

I hope that these examples show, rather than explain, the meaning.

Answer 4

occupied, this space taken, Like if you knock on the bathroom door and somone inside says "it's occupied".

Answer 5

In use...are words that can be substituted for occupied.

Answer 6

I could probably help you more if I knew the subject and/or context, but I suggest dictionary.com

Answer 7

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