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- Dictionaryoc·cu·pied/ˈäkyəˌpīd/
adjective
- 1. (of a building, seat, etc.) being used by someone: "only the first floor is fully occupied" Similar Opposite
- 2. busy and active: "tasks that kept her occupied for the remainder of the afternoon" Similar
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the verb occupy, such as to take possession of, to fill up, or to engage the attention. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.
Learn the meaning of occupied as an adjective in English, with synonyms, related words, and pronunciation. Find out how to use occupied to describe a place, a person, or a situation.
employed or engaged, as one’s attention, energy, etc.; busy: He is often bored at home, not receiving much attention or affection from his occupied parents. (of a position, office, etc.) held: The amount of the salary markup for working under extraordinary conditions depends on the occupied position.
Occupied means filled, used, or controlled by something or someone. It can also mean busy or engaged in an activity. See different meanings, examples, and translations of occupied in English and Spanish.
Learn the meaning of occupy as a verb in English, with different senses and usage. See how to use occupy in sentences and phrases, and compare it with related words.
Something that's occupied is being used or is unavailable. If the sign on the restroom door says occupied, it means there's someone in there and you're just going to have to wait.
Learn the meaning of 'occupied' as an adjective in British English, with synonyms, examples and usage. Find out how to use 'occupied' in different contexts, such as politics, business and everyday life.
