ocupar

Senses

1. 1.

   to occupy, to take up

   to fill or take up a space, position, or period of time

2. 2.

   to occupy, to inhabit

   to live in or use a place, especially a building or territory

3. 3.

   to keep busy, to occupy

   to engage someone's time or attention

4. 4.

   to hold, to fill

   to have or perform a job, role, or position

Examples

• "A mesa ocupa muito espaço na sala."

  The table takes up a lot of space in the room.

• "Ele ocupa o cargo de diretor há cinco anos."

  He has held the position of director for five years.

• "Preciso ocupar meu tempo com algo produtivo."

  I need to occupy my time with something productive.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Common collocations include "ocupar espaço" (take up space), "ocupar um cargo" (hold a position), and "ocupar-se com/de" (busy oneself with). The reflexive form "ocupar-se" emphasizes self-engagement with tasks or concerns.