26984 words

occupation

9 definitions • 16 examples
1
a person's job:

Examples:

In the space marked "occupation" she wrote "police officer".
Occupations experiencing shortages will need an average of 47% more graduates to meet demand.
2

Examples:

It seems to me his favourite occupation is eating.
Running a house is a full-time occupation.
3
a situation in which an army or group of people moves into and takes control of a place:

Examples:

the Italian occupation of Ethiopia
The US had planned to continue the occupation for another year.
4
the fact of living in or using a building:

Examples:

All the houses will be fit for occupation next month.
The director has not been provided with living accommodation by reason of his office, and any occupation of the property by him is purely incidental.
5
a person’s job:

Examples:

He listed his occupation on the form as "teacher."
6
An occupation is also a regular activity:

Examples:

Sailing was his favorite weekend occupation.
7

Examples:

the occupation of France during World War II
8
the job or type of job that a person has:

Examples:

full-time/main occupation She lists her main occupation as 'property developer'.
current/previous occupation He returned to his previous occupation as a teacher.
Please state your name, age, and occupation.
9
an occasion when someone moves into and starts using a building:

Examples:

The apartment is available for occupation in April.
The company is entitled to exclusive occupation of the premises.

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