'occupies'
[busy.v.01] as in: keep busy with


Examples:
She busies herself with her butterfly collection



'occupies'
[occupy.v.02] as in: live (in a certain place)


Examples:
She resides in Princeton
he occupies two rooms on the top floor



'occupies'
[occupy.v.03] as in: occupy the whole of


Examples:
The liquid fills the container



'occupies'
[concern.v.02] as in: be on the mind of


Examples:
I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift



'occupies'
[invade.v.01] as in: march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation


Examples:
Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939



'occupies'
[take.v.02] as in: require (time or space)


Examples:
It took three hours to get to work this morning
This event occupied a very short time



'occupies'
[absorb.v.09] as in: consume all of one's attention or time


Examples:
Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely



'occupies'
[fill.v.04] as in: assume, as of positions or roles


Examples:
She took the job as director of development
he occupies the position of manager
the young prince will soon occupy the throne



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