occupy
/ˈɒk.jʊ.paɪ/(verb)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To reside or have one's place of business in a building; to fill or take up a space, time, or position.
Key Academic Collocations
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occupyoccupantoccupationoccupationaloccupiedoccupying
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
inhabittenantfillabsorbcommand
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Residential housing units occupied over 60% of the newly redeveloped municipal dockland sector by 2020."
"The table illustrates that administrative and managerial roles were disproportionately occupied by university graduates."
"Work-related musculoskeletal strain remains a widespread occupational hazard for individuals employed in desk-bound sectors."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'Occupational hazard' and 'occupy a prominent position' demonstrate precise academic collocations.