to occupy oneself, to be busy with, to take care of
1. to engage oneself in an activity or task; to be occupied or busy with something
She occupies herself with gardening every weekend.
Ela ocupa-se com jardinagem todos os fins de semana.
2. to take charge of or be responsible for something
He occupies himself with managing the company.
Ele ocupa-se em gerir a empresa.
3. to attend to or care for someone or something
They occupy themselves with caring for the elderly.
Eles ocupam-se em cuidar dos idosos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ocupar-se de seus negócios (mind one's own business)
ocupar-se com tudo (be into everything)
ocupar-se em demasia (overextend oneself)
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