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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"
- 2. busy and active: "tasks that kept her occupied for the remainder of the afternoon"
occupied adjective (TAKEN CONTROL OF) [ not gradable ] (of a country, city, or other place) filled with or run by people, esp. an army, who have moved in and taken control or possession: occupied territories.
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.
1. busy doing or thinking about something. the constantly occupied shop assistant. I was thinking of ways to keep him occupied for three or four hours. keep the brain occupied! I had forgotten all about it because I had been so occupied with other things.
Definition of occupied adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
occupied meaning: 1. being used by someone: 2. busy doing something or thinking about something: . Learn more.
1. busy doing or thinking about something. the constantly occupied shop assistant. I was thinking of ways to keep him occupied for three or four hours. keep the brain occupied! I had forgotten all about it because I had been so occupied with other things.
Jun 28, 2024 · occupied (comparative more occupied, superlative most occupied) Used to communicate that a toilet is unavailable.
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied. Definition of occupied adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to take possession and control of (a place), such as by military invasion: The enemy forces occupied the town. to hold (a position, office, etc.): He occupies the key position of advisor to the president.
"occupied" is a correct and usable word in written English. You can use it when you want to express that something is in use, taken up, or held by someone or something. For example: "The cafeteria was occupied by a large group of students.".
