noun 1. the act of taking control of a place, or the fact of being in such a situation ○ The occupation of the country by enemy soldiers. 2. a job, position, employment ○ What is her occupation? ○ His main occupation is running a small engineering works. ○ My Sunday afternoon occupation is washing the car.
oc•cu•pa´tion
n. [L. occupatio: cf.F. occupation.]
1. The act or process of occupying or taking possession; actual possession and control; the state of being occupied; a holding or keeping; tenure; use; as the occupation of lands by a tenant.
2. That which occupies or engages the time and attention; the principal business of one’s life; vocation; employment; calling; trade. “Absence of occupation is not rest.” Cowper. Occupation bridge (Engin.), a bridge connecting the parts of an estate separated by a railroad, a canal, or an ordinary road. Syn. — Occupancy; possession; tenure; use; employment; avocation; engagement; vocation; calling; office; trade; profession.
1. The act or process of occupying or taking possession; actual possession and control; the state of being occupied; a holding or keeping; tenure; use; as the occupation of lands by a tenant.
2. That which occupies or engages the time and attention; the principal business of one’s life; vocation; employment; calling; trade. “Absence of occupation is not rest.” Cowper. Occupation bridge (Engin.), a bridge connecting the parts of an estate separated by a railroad, a canal, or an ordinary road. Syn. — Occupancy; possession; tenure; use; employment; avocation; engagement; vocation; calling; office; trade; profession.
Meaning of “occupation” in English language – noun 1. the act of taking control of a p...
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