Occupy Definition & Meaning
occupy
- verb
- keep busy with; "She busies herself with her butterfly collection"
- live (in a certain place); "She resides in Princeton"; "he occupies two rooms on the top floor"
- occupy the whole of; "The liquid fills the container"
- be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"
- march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation; "Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939"
- require (time or space); "It took three hours to get to work this morning"; "This event occupied a very short time"
- consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
- assume, as of positions or roles; "She took the job as director of development"; "he occupies the position of manager"; "the young prince will soon occupy the throne"
"Occupy" in song lyrics
See how occupy is used in real songs:
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"obscured the space in which you occupy"
Anti-Pop Consortium — Angular -
"For he who knows not, the realms in which we occupy"
Living Legends — Immortal Souls -
"and leary since the wolves then I am destined to occupy"
(Masta Ace & Edo G) f/ Black Ice — Black Ice Interlude
Words that rhyme with occupy
Usage tips for "occupy"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "occupy" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for occupy to find words that pair well.