Occupy by Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/ /ˈbaɪ
AHK-yuh-py BY
ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪ/ /bˈaɪ
OK-yup-eye BY
Definition
'Occupy by' means that a space, position, or role is filled or taken over by someone or something, showing who or what is using or controlling it.
Usage & Nuances
Common in passive voice, e.g., 'was occupied by'. Often used for rooms, seats, territory, or jobs. Not typically used to mean being busy—use 'occupied with' or 'busy with' instead. Can refer to peaceful or forceful takeover.
Spanish: ocupar porPortuguese (BR): ocupar porPortuguese (PT): ocupar porChinese (Simplified): 被…占据Chinese (Traditional): 被…佔據Hindi: द्वारा कब्जा किया गयाArabic: يَشغَل بواسطةBengali: দখল করা হয়েছে - দখল করা হয়Russian: занят (кем-то) - оккупирован (кем-то)Japanese: 占められている - 占拠されているVietnamese: chiếm giữ bởi - bị chiếm bởiKorean: ~에 의해 점령되다 - ~에 의해 차지되다Turkish: tarafından işgal edilmek - tarafından doldurulmakUrdu: قابض ہونا - زیر تصرف ہوناIndonesian: diduduki oleh - ditempati oleh
Example Sentences
This seat is occupied by my friend.
basic
The house was occupied by a large family.
basic
All the rooms are occupied by guests.
basic
The city was occupied by foreign forces during the war.
natural
The company’s top positions are often occupied by men, but this is changing.
natural
By the time we arrived, the best tables were already occupied by other customers.
natural