occupation

• اسم له عدة معانٍ: يمكن أن يدل على العمل الأساسي أو المهنة التي يمارسها الشخص؛ أو سيطرة قوات عسكرية أجنبية على بلد ما؛ أو أي نشاط يشغل انتباه شخص؛ أو فعل الاستيلاء على مبنى؛ أو الفترة التي يُشغل فيها مكان أو منصب.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a person's main job or profession; the control of a country by foreign military forces; any activity that occupies one's attention; the act of taking possession of a building; or the period during which a place or position is occupied.

1. A2formal

   The main activity that a person does to earn money; a job or profession.

   المهنة

   • Please state your name and occupation on the form.
   • Teaching is a rewarding occupation.
   • He found a new occupation after moving to the city.

   المرادفاتbusinesscallingcareercraftemploymentjobline of workprofessiontradevocation

2. Military controlB2formalpolitical

   The control and governing of a country or region by a foreign military force.

   احتلال عسكري

   • The country suffered under foreign occupation for decades.
   • The occupation of the territory lasted for five years.
   • Resistance movements often arise during military occupation.

   المرادفاتconquestcontroldominationseizuresubjugationtakeover

3. Activity or pastimeB1formal

   An activity that occupies a person's time or attention, often for leisure.

   نشاط أو تسلية

   • Reading is his favorite occupation during the weekends.
   • Gardening is a peaceful occupation for many retirees.
   • She found the occupation of painting very relaxing.

   المرادفاتactivityavocationdiversionentertainmenthobbypastimepursuitrecreation

4. B2formal

   The act of taking possession or control of a building, space, or property.

   استيلاء

   • The occupation of the abandoned building was illegal.
   • The new tenants took occupation of the apartment last week.
   • The occupation of the office was completed by noon.

   المرادفاتannexationappropriationcaptureconquestseizuretakeover

   الأضدادabandonmentevacuationreleaserelinquishmentsurrendervacationwithdrawal

5. Period of occupancyB2formal

   The period of time during which a place, position, or nation is occupied.

   فترة الاحتلال

   • The occupation of the house lasted for ten years.
   • During the occupation of the city, many changes occurred.
   • The occupation of the position was brief but impactful.

   المرادفاتincumbencyoccupancytenancytenure