Occupied Definition & Meaning

occupied
adjective
  1. held or filled or in use; "she keeps her time well occupied"; "the wc is occupied"
  2. seized and controlled as by military invasion; "the occupied countries of Europe"
  3. resided in; having tenants; "not all the occupied (or tenanted) apartments were well kept up"
  4. having ones attention or mind or energy engaged; "she keeps herself fully occupied with volunteer activities"; "deeply engaged in conversation"

"Occupied" in song lyrics

See how occupied is used in real songs:

  • "Why do people think a Muslim Woman can't be occupied?"
    The Brothahood — Why
  • "for a pen and some paper to keep myself occupied"
    Organized Konfusion — Who Stole My Last Piece of Chicken?
  • "Keep him occupied"
    Prime Minister Pete Nice & Daddy Rich — Pass the Pickle

Words that rhyme with occupied

Usage tips for "occupied"

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