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preoccupy

/priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

/priˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/

preoccupyverb

preoccupied

Past Simple

preoccupied

Past Participle

preoccupying

Gerund

/priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

/priˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/

Translations

The mystery of the ancient ruins seemed to preoccupy the archaeologists.

Тайна древних руин, казалось, поглощала археологов.

The issue of climate change continues to preoccupy scientists around the world.

Проблема изменения климата продолжает занимать ученых по всему миру.

The possibility of a recession began to preoccupy the investors.

Возможность рецессии начала волновать инвесторов.

Additional translations

Definitions

To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.

The upcoming exam seemed to preoccupy her thoughts all week.

To seize or occupy something beforehand, especially before someone else can do so (archaic or formal).

The settlers sought to preoccupy the fertile valley before their rivals arrived.

Synonyms

preoccupy oneself