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(verb) absorb, engage, engross
consume all of one's attention or time
Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
(verb) invade
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939
require (time or space)
It took three hours to get to work this morning; This event occupied a very short time
assume, as of positions or roles
She took the job as director of development; he occupies the position of manager; the young prince will soon occupy the throne
(verb) busy
keep busy with
She busies herself with her butterfly collection
live (in a certain place)
She resides in Princeton; he occupies two rooms on the top floor
(verb) fill
occupy the whole of
The liquid fills the container
(verb) concern, interest, worry
be on the mind of
I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift