occupation

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: die Haupttätigkeit oder der Beruf einer Person; die militärische Kontrolle eines Landes durch fremde Streitkräfte; jede Beschäftigung, die jemandes Aufmerksamkeit in Anspruch nimmt; der Akt, ein Gebäude in Besitz zu nehmen; oder der Zeitraum, in dem ein Ort oder eine Stelle besetzt ist.

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.

   Beruf

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

   Synonymebusinesscallingcareercraftemploymentjobline of workprofessiontradevocation

2. Military controlB2formalpolitical

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

   Besetzung

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

   Synonymeconquestcontroldominationseizuresubjugationtakeover

3. Activity or pastimeB1formal

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

   Beschäftigung

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

   Synonymeactivityavocationdiversionentertainmenthobbypastimepursuitrecreation

4. B2formal

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

   Inbesitznahme

   • 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.

   Synonymeannexationappropriationcaptureconquestseizuretakeover

   Antonymeabandonmentevacuationreleaserelinquishmentsurrendervacationwithdrawal

5. Period of occupancyB2formal

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

   Besetzung

   • 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.

   Synonymeincumbencyoccupancytenancytenure