occupy
The origin and history of occupy.
Etymology
From Latin occupare, "to seize, take possession of", from ob- plus capere ("to take, seize") — the same root behind "capture".
The origin and history of occupy.
From Latin occupare, "to seize, take possession of", from ob- plus capere ("to take, seize") — the same root behind "capture".
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