preoccupation

UK
/priːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/
US
/priˌɑkjuˈpeɪʃən/

Translations

preoccupationnoun
preoccupations
pl
UK
/priːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/
US
/priˌɑkjuˈpeɪʃən/
His preoccupation with work is affecting his health.
Его озабоченность работой сказывается на его здоровье.
Her preoccupation with painting has led to several exhibitions.
Ее увлечение живописью привело к нескольким выставкам.

Definitions

preoccupationnoun
The state or condition of being preoccupied or engrossed with something.
Her preoccupation with the project made her forget about the meeting.
Something that takes up one's attention or interest.
His main preoccupation was the upcoming exam.
The act of occupying something beforehand; prior possession or settlement.
The court examined the settlers' preoccupation of the territory.