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occupation

[/ˌɑːkjuˈpeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: occupations / ocupações
ocupação
1. A job or profession; the principal activity someone does to earn a living
Her occupation is a software engineer.
A ocupação dela é engenheira de software.
2. The act of occupying or taking control of a place, especially by military force
The occupation of the territory lasted several years.
A ocupação do território durou vários anos.
3. An activity or hobby that someone does regularly to pass time
Reading is his favorite occupation during weekends.
Ler é sua ocupação favorita nos finais de semana.
NYC Slang
gig
Synonyms
jobprofessioncareertradeworkemployment
Antonyms
unemploymentidleness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ocupação
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ocupação / profissão
Both terms commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
ocupação / profissão
Profissão more commonly used for job/career in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

occupation hazard - an unavoidable risk associated with a particular job
by occupation - according to one's profession or job
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