James Nesbitt
Mike Swift
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- 1. S1 E1 Jun 16, 2009
- Three British soldiers caught in crossfire in Basra during the invasion of Iraq return to the city.
- 2. S1 E2 Jun 17, 2009
- Business booms for military contractors in Basra; Danny and Lester seek to rebuild a hospital.
- 3. S1 E3 Jun 18, 2009
- Danny tries to negotiate with kidnappers for Hibbs' release; Danny and Lester make a fortune.
An occupation is a physical takeover. Your student group's occupation of the college building made news when your demands became known. In exchange for leaving, you wanted the college to grant a tuition freeze.
[uncountable] the act of moving into a country, town, etc. and taking control of it using military force; the period of time during which a country, town, etc. is controlled in this way. the Roman occupation of Britain. under occupation The zones under occupation contained major industrial areas. occupation forces. Extra Examples.
A2. your job: You have to give your name, age, and occupation on the application form. occupation noun (CONTROL) a situation in which an army moves into a place and takes control of it: a military occupation. occupation noun (HOBBY) something that you do in your free time.
OCCUPATION meaning: 1 : the work that a person does a person's job or profession; 2 : an activity that a person spends time doing.
2 days ago · occupation, business, profession, trade refer to the activity to which one regularly devotes oneself, esp. one’s regular work, or means of getting a living.
[uncountable] the act of moving into a country, town, etc. and taking control of it using military force; the period of time during which a country, town, etc. is controlled in this way the Roman occupation of Britain The areas under occupation contained major industrial areas. occupation forces.
Synonyms for OCCUPATION: profession, vocation, employment, work, line, calling, trade, job; Antonyms of OCCUPATION: pursuit, hobby, avocation, ejection, ejectment, dispossession, vacancy, vacation.
