Definition of occupy

• v. t. - To take or hold possession of; to hold or keep for use; to possess.
• v. t. - To hold, or fill, the dimensions of; to take up the room or space of; to cover or fill; as, the camp occupies five acres of ground.
• v. t. - To possess or use the time or capacity of; to engage the service of; to employ; to busy.
• v. t. - To do business in; to busy one's self with.
• v. t. - To use; to expend; to make use of.
• v. t. - To have sexual intercourse with.
• v. i. - To hold possession; to be an occupant.
• v. i. - To follow business; to traffic.