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occupy verb

  /ˈɑkjəpaɪ/ , /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/
  • (military) To have, or to have taken, possession or control of (a territory).
bezetten, bewonen
  • To fill or hold (an official position or role).
  • To possess or use the time or capacity of; to engage the service of.
  • To hold the attention of.
  • To live or reside in.
  • To fill space.
  • (obsolete) To use; to expend; to make use of.
bewonen, bezetten

occupied adjective

  /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/
  • Subjugated, under the control of a foreign military presence.
bezet
  • Busy, unavailable.
bezet, bezig
  • Reserved, engaged.
bezet, gereserveerd

occupied interjection

  /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/
  • Used to communicate that a toilet is unavailable.
bezet

occupier noun

  • One who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the territory of another.
bezetter
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