occupy

(verb) keep busy with. Synonyms: busy. Example: "She busies herself with her butterfly collection."

(verb) live (in a certain place). Synonyms: reside, lodge in. Examples: "She resides in princeton." "He occupies two rooms on the top floor."

(verb) occupy the whole of. Synonyms: fill. Example: "The liquid fills the container."

(verb) be on the mind of. Synonyms: concern, interest, worry. Example: "I worry about the second germanic consonant shift."

(verb) march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation. Synonyms: invade. Example: "Hitler invaded poland on september 1, 1939."

(verb) require (time or space). Synonyms: take, use up. Examples: "It took three hours to get to work this morning." "This event occupied a very short time."

(verb) consume all of one's attention or time. Synonyms: absorb, engross, engage. Example: "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely."

(verb) assume, as of positions or roles. Synonyms: fill, take. Examples: "She took the job as director of development." "He occupies the position of manager." "The young prince will soon occupy the throne."