adj
occupied
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adj
1
Currently in use or taken, such as a seat, room, or toilet.
"Sorry, this table is occupied."
2
Busy with a task and unable to do anything else.
"She kept the kids occupied with colouring books."
3
Under the military control of a foreign power.
"Life in the occupied territory was tightly restricted."
How to Use Occupied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn use, busy, or under foreign control, depending on context.
Common pairings
keep someone occupied
occupied territory
currently occupied
Word Forms
more occupied comparative, most occupied superlative
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