occupied
word · lemma: occupy
/ˈɑkjəˌpaɪd/
AHK-yuh-pyd
/ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪd/
OK-yuu-pyd
Definition
Someone or something that is busy, being used, or already taken by someone. It can also mean a place controlled by another country or force.
Usage & Nuances
'Occupied' is used for places ('The bathroom is occupied'), objects, or even territories ('an occupied city'). It is more formal than 'busy' for schedules, and indicates physical presence or control for places. 'Occupied with' means busy doing something. Don't confuse with 'preoccupied' (lost in thought).
Spanish: ocupado - habitado - tomado (por fuerzas)Portuguese (BR): ocupado - habitado - tomado (militarmente)Portuguese (PT): ocupado - habitado - tomado (militarmente)Chinese (Simplified): 被占用 - 有人使用 - 被占领Chinese (Traditional): 被佔用 - 有人使用 - 被佔領Hindi: कब्ज़ा किया हुआ - व्यस्त (स्थान)Arabic: مشغول - مأهول - مُحتلBengali: দখলকৃত - ব্যস্ত - ব্যবহৃতRussian: занят - оккупированJapanese: 使用中 - 占領されたVietnamese: đang sử dụng - bị chiếm đóng - bậnKorean: 점령된 - 사용 중 - 바쁜Turkish: meşgul - dolu - işgal edilmişUrdu: مقبوضہ - مصروف - زیرِ قبضہIndonesian: ditempati - sibuk - diduduki
Example Sentences
All the rooms are occupied tonight.
basic
The seat is occupied.
basic
The bathroom is occupied right now.
basic
"Sorry, this table is occupied. Would you like another one?"
natural
She’s been occupied with work all week.
natural
The city has been occupied by foreign forces for years.
natural