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occupied

Pronunciación: [ˈɒkjʊpaɪd]

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Cómo usar occupied en una oración: 3 significados y 9 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «state of being busy»

(adjective) when someone is using or taking up a space or a position. It means that a room or place is being used and is not available for others right now.

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The meeting room is occupied, so we need to find another place to meet.

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The bathroom is not occupied; it’s free for anyone to use.

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Is the conference room occupied at the moment?

Contexto: «taking control»

(verb) to take control of a place or area, usually by force. This can mean that a group of people is in charge of a place and not allowing others to enter.

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The army has occupied the city, and they are in control.

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The soldiers did not occupy the area; it remained under local control.

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Which territories were occupied during the conflict?

Contexto: «engaging in activities»

(verb) to keep oneself busy with an activity or task. It means doing something to pass the time or to be involved in.

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She occupied her afternoon by reading her favorite book.

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He didn't occupy himself with any hobbies last weekend and felt bored.

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What do you usually do to occupy yourself on rainy days?

Cómo se pronuncia occupied

Pronunciación: [ˈɒkjʊpaɪd]

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