To take control of a place, especially by military force. The army was ordered to occupy the city and establish a base.
To fill or take up space or time. The large sofa will occupy most of the living room.
To engage or involve oneself in an activity. She likes to occupy herself with reading during her free time.
To reside or have one's place of business in a building. They occupy the apartment on the top floor.
To keep someone busy or engaged for a period of time The teacher gave them some worksheets to occupy them during the trip.
To hold or fill an official post, position, or role. She currently occupies the chair of linguistics at the university.