Occupy ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Occupy ( verb )

1. To take possession or control of a place, usually by force.
2. To reside in or live in a place.
3. To engage or fill the attention or time of someone or something.

Origin:

From latin occupare "to seize, take possession of", from ob- "towards" + capere "take".

Examples:

1. The army occupied the city.
2. She occupied the house after her parents passed away.
3. He occupied the position for many years.
4. The company occupies the entire building.
5. The children occupied themselves with games.

(As a noun)

Occupy ( noun )

1. To take possession or control of a place, usually by force.
2. To reside in or live in a place.
3. To engage or fill the attention or time of someone or something.

Origin:

From latin occupare "to seize, take possession of", from ob- "towards" + capere "take".

Examples:

1. The army occupied the city.
2. She occupied the house after her parents passed away.
3. He occupied the position for many years.
4. The company occupies the entire building.
5. The children occupied themselves with games.