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

Visual illustration of preoccupy: To distract; to occupy or draw attention elsewhere.

verb

To distract; to occupy or draw attention elsewhere.

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

mind action character

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

verb

To occupy or take possession of beforehand.

"The upcoming exam preoccupied her thoughts all week. "