Occupy
/ˈɒk.jʊ.paɪ/noun
To take up space or time; to reside or be situated in a place.
Did you know?The word 'occupy' has roots in the Latin 'occupare', which means 'to seize', suggesting a historical connection to power and control over land.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
occupare
“To seize, take possession of.”
Old French
Old French
occuper
“To take possession of, to seize.”
Middle English
Middle English
occupien
“To take up space or time, to inhabit.”
Modern English
English
occupy
“To reside in or fill a space or time.”