preoccupied

Describes a state of being absorbed in thought, especially about something that causes worry or concern.

ruОписывает состояние погружённости в мысли, особенно о чём-то, что вызывает беспокойство или тревогу.esDescribe un estado de estar absorto en los propios pensamientos, especialmente por algo que causa preocupación o ansiedad; también puede referirse a estar mentalmente ocupado o distraído por algo.frDécrit un état d'esprit absorbé par des pensées, surtout concernant quelque chose qui cause de l'inquiétude ou de l'anxiété.deBeschreibt den Zustand, gedanklich stark eingenommen oder in Gedanken versunken zu sein, oft wegen etwas, das Sorgen oder Unruhe bereitet.ptDiz-se de quem está absorto em pensamentos, especialmente quando há preocupação ou apreensão; também pode indicar alguém ocupado ou envolvido com algo.zh形容人的心思被某件事占据，常指因担忧或焦虑而陷入沉思、心不在焉。arيصف حالة انشغال الذهن بالتفكير في شيء ما، غالبًا بما يسبب القلق أو الهم. ويُستعمل أيضًا لمن استحوذ شيء على فكره أو اهتمامه فصار غافلًا عما حوله.

1. Absorbed in thought B2 formal

   Engrossed in one's own thoughts, often to the point of being unaware of one's surroundings.

   • She was so preoccupied with her worries that she didn't hear the doorbell.
   • He sat at the table, preoccupied and staring into space.
   • The professor was preoccupied with his research and forgot the appointment.

   ruПогружённый в мыслиesAbsorto en el pensamientofrAbsorbé dans ses penséesdeIn Gedanken versunkenptAbsorto em pensamentoszh若有所思arمُسْتَغْرِق في التفكير

   Sinônimos: absorbedengrossedintentmeditativepensiveraptthoughtful

   Antônimos: alertattentiveawareobservantwatchful

2. Distracted or inattentive B2 formal

   Having one's attention taken away from the present situation by other concerns.

   • The driver was preoccupied with his phone and nearly caused an accident.
   • She gave a preoccupied nod, not really listening to the conversation.
   • He was too preoccupied with work to enjoy the party.

   ruОтвлечённыйesDistraído o desatentofrpréoccupé, distraitdeIn Gedanken versunkenptDistraídozh心不在焉arشَارِد الذِّهْن

   Sinônimos: absentmindedabsorbeddaydreamingdistractedengrossedinattentivemusingpensivethoughtfulunfocused

   Antônimos: alertattentivefocused

• more preoccupied comparative form
• most preoccupied superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of engaging or absorbing someone's attention or mind completely, often to the exclusion of other matters.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, полностью занимающего или поглощающего чьё-то внимание или мысли, часто в ущерб другим делам.esVerbo que denota la acción de ocupar o absorber por completo la atención o los pensamientos de alguien, a menudo en detrimento de otras actividades o asuntos.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'occuper entièrement ou d'absorber l'attention ou les pensées de quelqu'un, souvent au détriment d'autres activités.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass etwas jemandes Aufmerksamkeit oder Gedanken völlig in Anspruch nimmt oder gefangen hält, oft zum Nachteil anderer Dinge.ptVerbo usado para indicar que algo ocupa ou absorve completamente a atenção ou os pensamentos de alguém, muitas vezes em detrimento de outras coisas.zh动词，表示某事物完全占据或吸引某人的注意力或思绪，常使人无暇顾及其他事情。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على شغل انتباه شخص أو أفكاره أو استحواذه بالكامل، غالبًا على حساب أمور أخرى.

1. Engage attention B2 formal

   To completely absorb or engross someone's interest or thoughts, often in a way that excludes other things.

   • The upcoming exam preoccupied her mind for weeks.
   • His work constantly preoccupies him, leaving little time for hobbies.
   • The mystery of the missing painting preoccupied the detective.

   ruЗанимать вниманиеesPreocupar, absorber la atenciónfrOccuper entièrement l'espritdeAufmerksamkeit in Anspruch nehmenptAbsorver a atençãozh占据注意力arاستحواذ الانتباه

   Sinônimos: absorbconsumedistractengageengrossgripimmersemonopolizeobsessoccupy

   Antônimos: disregardignoreneglect

2. Occupy beforehand C1 formal

   To take possession of or occupy something in advance, before another person or event.

   • The new tenant preoccupied the apartment before the lease officially started.
   • The team preoccupied the meeting room for their private discussion.
   • The land was preoccupied by settlers before the survey was completed.

   ruЗанять заранееesocupar de antemanofroccuper à l'avancedeIm Voraus besetzenptOcupar de antemãozh预先占据arيشغل مسبقاً

   Sinônimos: preemptprepossess

• preoccupied past participle
• preoccupied past simple
• preoccupying present participle
• preoccupies third person singular