occupied

oc-cu-pied · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (Of a space or seat) Being used by someone.

  2. 2.

    Busy or engaged with an activity.

  3. 3.

    (Of a place) Under the control of military forces.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    keep occupied — to stay busy
  • •
    occupied territory — land controlled by foreign military

Related words

Antonyms: empty, free, unoccupied, vacant
See also: busy, engaged, occupy
Synonyms: busy, engaged, in use, taken

Etymology

Past participle of occupy, from Latin occupare ("to seize, take possession of").