Occupation - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power
- any activity that occupies a person's attention
Extra examples
He is thinking about changing occupations and becoming a police officer.
“What's your occupation?” “I'm a stay-at-home mom.”
Swimming was their main occupation at summer camp.
Some evidence of human occupation was found in these caves.
The offices are ready for occupation.
Parachuting is a dangerous occupation.
She is a waitress by occupation.
The new homes will be ready for occupation in August.
Please state your name, address and occupation.
The area is under occupation (=controlled by a foreign army).
One of my childhood occupations was collecting stamps.
When the first scientists came to the region they found little evidence of human occupation.
In the space marked "occupation" she wrote "police officer".
Please tell us your name and occupation.
State your name and occupation.
Word forms
singular: occupation
plural: occupations
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