Visual meaning of 'occupying'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of occupying: (of time) To take or use. - Image 1

occupying: (of time) To take or use. - Thumbnail 1

occupying: (of time) To take or use. - Thumbnail 2

verb

(of time) To take or use.

"She is occupying her time with reading while waiting for the bus. "

Visual illustration of occupying: To take or use space. - Image 1

occupying: To take or use space. - Thumbnail 1

occupying: To take or use space. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To take or use space.

"The cat is occupying my favorite chair. "

space action position

Visual illustration of occupying: To have sexual intercourse with.

verb

To have sexual intercourse with.

Visual illustration of occupying: To do business in; to busy oneself with. - Image 1

occupying: To do business in; to busy oneself with. - Thumbnail 1

occupying: To do business in; to busy oneself with. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To do business in; to busy oneself with.

"She's been occupying herself with gardening since retiring from her job. "

business job work

Visual illustration of occupying: To use; to expend; to make use of. - Image 1

occupying: To use; to expend; to make use of. - Thumbnail 1

occupying: To use; to expend; to make use of. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To use; to expend; to make use of.

"She is occupying her time by reading a book. "

utility function job action business