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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.
Occupied means lived in, taken up, controlled, or busy. It can be an adjective or a verb. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and 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 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.
Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective occupied, which can describe being used by somebody, busy, or controlled by another country. See pictures, pronunciation, synonyms, and collocations with occupied.
Learn the meaning of 'occupied' as an adjective in British English, with synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and examples. Find out how to use 'occupied' in different contexts, such as business, politics, or personal life.
