to occupy
1. to take up space or a position
The furniture occupies most of the room.
O móvel ocupa a maior parte do quarto.
2. to inhabit or reside in a place
They occupy the house on the corner.
Eles ocupam a casa na esquina.
3. to engage or employ someone's time or attention
Reading occupies most of my free time.
A leitura ocupa a maior parte do meu tempo livre.
4. to seize or take control of a place, especially militarily
The troops occupied the territory.
As tropas ocuparam o território.
5. to hold a position or office
She occupies an important position in the company.
Ela ocupa um cargo importante na empresa.
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