occupation

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.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать основную работу или профессию человека; контроль над страной иностранными военными силами; любое занятие, занимающее чьё-то внимание; акт завладения зданием; или период, в течение которого место или должность заняты.esSustantivo con varios significados: puede designar el trabajo o profesión principal de una persona; el control de un país por fuerzas militares extranjeras; cualquier actividad que ocupa la atención de alguien; el acto de tomar posesión de un edificio; o el período durante el cual un cargo o puesto está ocupado.frNom ayant plusieurs sens : peut désigner le travail ou la profession principale d'une personne ; le contrôle d'un pays par des forces militaires étrangères ; toute activité occupant l'attention de quelqu'un ; l'acte de prendre possession d'un bâtiment ; ou la période pendant laquelle un lieu ou un poste est occupé.deSubstantiv 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.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: pode designar o trabalho principal ou a profissão de uma pessoa; o controle de um país por forças militares estrangeiras; qualquer atividade que ocupa a atenção de alguém; o ato de tomar posse de um edifício; ou o período em que um lugar ou cargo é ocupado.zh多义名词：指一个人的主要工作或职业；外国军队对某国的控制占领；占用某人注意力的任何活动；占据建筑物的行为；或某地、某职位被占用的时期。arاسم 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.

1. Job or profession A2 formal

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

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

   ruПрофессияesOcupación o empleofrProfession ou métierdeBerufptProfissãozh职业arالمهنة

   Synonyms: businesscallingcareercraftemploymentjobline of workprofessiontradevocation

2. Military control B2 formal political

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

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

   ruОккупацияesOcupación militarfrOccupation militairedeBesetzungptOcupação militarzh军事占领arاحتلال عسكري

   Synonyms: conquestcontroldominationseizuresubjugationtakeover

3. Activity or pastime B1 formal

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

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

   ruЗанятиеesOcupación, pasatiempofroccupation (activité ou passe-temps)deBeschäftigungptOcupaçãozh消遣arنشاط أو تسلية

   Synonyms: activityavocationdiversionentertainmenthobbypastimepursuitrecreation

4. Taking possession B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗанятиеesOcupación (toma de posesión)frPrise de possessiondeInbesitznahmeptOcupaçãozh占用arاستيلاء

   Synonyms: annexationappropriationcaptureconquestseizuretakeover

   Antonyms: abandonmentevacuationreleaserelinquishmentsurrendervacationwithdrawal

5. Period of occupancy B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПериод занятияesOcupación (período de tiempo)frOccupation (période d'occupation)deBesetzungptPeríodo de ocupaçãozh占领期arفترة الاحتلال

   Synonyms: incumbencyoccupancytenancytenure

• occupations plural form
• occupations' possessive plural form
• occupation's possessive singular form