occupation

Definition

• n. the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
• n. the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power
• n. any activity that occupies a person's attention
• n. the act of occupying or taking possession of a building

Word forms

Plural

occupations

Example sentences

1. n.

   Her occupation as a teacher keeps her busy during the weekdays.

2. n.

   The occupation of the land by the new company raised many concerns among the locals.