occupation

n. the job or profession that you do to earn money.

n. a person's regular work or profession; the primary activity by which one earns a living.

“Please state your name, age, and occupation on the application form.”

“The census required every head of household to provide a detailed description of their primary occupation and any secondary sources of income.”

Formal

n. a situation where an army moves into and takes control of another country.

n. the action of a military force taking control of a foreign territory or the period during which this control is maintained.

“The city remained under military occupation for several years after the war.”

“International law dictates specific responsibilities for a governing power during a period of hostile military occupation to protect the civilian population.”

n. the act of living in or using a building or a piece of land.

n. the act of entering into and taking possession of a property or location.

“The new office building is finally ready for occupation by the staff.”

“The certificate of occupancy was delayed because the building failed to meet the latest fire safety standards for commercial occupation.”

Formal · Technical

n. an activity that you spend time doing, like a hobby.

n. an activity or pastime that keeps a person busy or engaged.

“Reading and gardening were her favourite occupations during the long summer.”

“In his retirement, he found that woodcarving was a pleasant occupation that kept his mind sharp and his hands busy.”

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