occupied
- 01 B1 Intermediate
busy doing something or having your mind full of thoughts.
engaged in an activity or preoccupied with specific thoughts.
Simple“She was so occupied with her book that she didn't hear me enter.”
In context“The CEO remained occupied with the merger negotiations for most of the quarter, leaving little time for routine administrative tasks.”
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
being used by someone, such as a seat, a room, or a toilet.
currently in use or inhabited; unavailable for others.
Simple“I'm sorry, but this seat is already occupied.”
In context“The sign on the restroom door flipped to 'occupied', indicating that the facility was currently in use by another passenger.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
controlled by a foreign army or government.
referring to a territory or country held and controlled by a foreign military force.
Simple“Life in the occupied city was very difficult for the local people.”
In context“The resistance movement operated in secret throughout the occupied territories, attempting to disrupt the enemy's supply lines.”
Antonyms
Usage occupied territory