Preoccupy Definition & Meaning

preoccupy
verb
  1. engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively; "His work preoccupies him"; "The matter preoccupies her completely--she cannot think of anything else"
  2. occupy or take possession of beforehand or before another or appropriate for use in advance; "the army preoccupied the hills"

"Preoccupy" in song lyrics

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  • "Preoccupy"
    Feenom Circle — Tunnelvision

Words that rhyme with preoccupy

Usage tips for "preoccupy"

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