occupating

[US]/ˈɒkjʊpeɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈɑːkjəpeɪtɪŋ/

Translation

v.occupying; taking and controlling (a place), especially by military force

Phrases & Collocations

occupating space

occupating forces

occupating army

occupating troops

occupating power

occupating authority

occupating my mind

occupating attention

occupating time

occupating roles

Example Sentences

the new security checkpoint is occupating the main entrance all morning.

two delivery trucks are occupating the loading dock, so we cannot unload yet.

the renovation crew is occupating the second floor for the next three days.

those boxes are occupating valuable storage space in the hallway.

the strike is occupating the city center and blocking traffic.

tourists are occupating the public square, taking photos everywhere.

his doubts are occupating his mind and keeping him awake.

the app is occupating too much memory on my phone.

unnecessary meetings are occupating most of my workday lately.

the temporary exhibit is occupating the entire gallery this week.

extra ads are occupating the sidebar and distracting readers.

the parked scooters are occupating the bike lane near the station.

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