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Vocabulary Entry
occupation
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A person's job or profession.
Example Sentences
"His occupation as a teacher requires a lot of patience."
"She is proud of her occupation in the medical field."
"Many people choose their occupation based on their interests."
N
noun
The state of being occupied; the act of taking or holding possession.
Example Sentences
"The occupation of the territory lasted for several years."
"The occupation of the building was met with protests."
"After the occupation ended, the city began to recover."
V
verb
To take up space or time.
Example Sentences
"This sofa occupies too much room in the living room."
"She hopes to occupy her time with productive activities."
"He occupied himself with reading during the long wait."