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

Visual illustration of preoccupies: To distract; to occupy or draw attention elsewhere. - Image 1

preoccupies: To distract; to occupy or draw attention elsewhere. - Thumbnail 1

preoccupies: To distract; to occupy or draw attention elsewhere. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To distract; to occupy or draw attention elsewhere.

"The father tried to preoccupy the child with his keys."

Visual illustration of preoccupies: To occupy or take possession of beforehand.

verb

To occupy or take possession of beforehand.

"The upcoming math test entirely preoccupies Maria's thoughts. "