occupied position
[/ˈɑːkjupaɪd pəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: occupied positions
cargo ocupado
1. A job or role that is currently filled by someone; an active employment status
She has held an occupied position in marketing for five years.
Ela ocupa um cargo na área de marketing há cinco anos.
2. A territorial or physical location that is currently inhabited or controlled
The occupied position was defended by military forces.
A posição ocupada foi defendida pelas forças militares.
3. In military or strategic contexts, a location or territory under control or possession
The troops maintained their occupied position throughout the conflict.
As tropas mantiveram sua posição ocupada durante todo o conflito.
In Brazilian corporate and governmental contexts, 'cargo ocupado' is commonly used in HR and administrative communications. In military and historical discussions, 'posição ocupada' refers to territorial control, particularly relevant during discussions of Brazil's military history and border disputes.
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