occupy in Finnish
occupy in Finnish is toimia, vangita huomio, varata — occupy means to live in, use, or take up a space.
occupy in Finnish
toimia
To fill or hold (an official position or role).
vangita huomio
To hold the attention of.
varata
To possess or use the time or capacity of; to engage the service of.
pitää kiireisenä
To possess or use the time or capacity of; to engage the service of.
asuttaa
To live or reside in.
miehittää
(military) To have, or to have taken, possession or control of (a territory).
vallata
(military) To have, or to have taken, possession or control of (a territory).
olla (jollakin) alueella
To fill space.
viedä
(obsolete) To use; to expend; to make use of.
What does "occupy" mean?
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verb To live in, use, or take up a space.
"The family has occupied this house for three generations."
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verb To hold someone's attention or fill their time.
"Work has occupied all of my evenings this week."
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verb To take control of a place, especially by military force.
"Troops occupied the border town within days."
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occupy in a sentence
- The family has occupied this house for three generations.
- The sofa occupies most of the living room.
- Work has occupied all of my evenings this week.
- Troops occupied the border town within days.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "occupy" in Finnish?
"occupy" in Finnish is toimia, vangita huomio, varata. occupy means: To live in, use, or take up a space.
How do you use "occupy" in a sentence?
Example: "The family has occupied this house for three generations." In Finnish, "occupy" is toimia, vangita huomio, varata.
Are there other ways to say "occupy" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "occupy": toimia, vangita huomio, varata, pitää kiireisenä, asuttaa, miehittää.
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