Definition

1. Noun:
   • The principal activity in one's life done to earn money: A person's job, profession, or career.
   • The act of occupying or taking possession of a building or space: The state of living in or using a property.
   • The control of a country or area by a foreign military force: A situation where a nation's territory is under the control of an invading or external army.
   • Any activity that occupies a person's attention: A task, hobby, or pursuit that engages one's time and focus.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Job/Profession):
• Noun (Possession of a building):
• Noun (Military control):
• Noun (Activity engaging attention):

Advanced Usage

• "Occupation forces": The military forces of a country that are controlling another country or region.
• "Occupation zone": A designated area within a country that is under the control of a specific foreign military power.

Variants and Related Words

• Occupational (adj): Relating to a job or profession.
• Occupier (n): A person or group that occupies a place, especially a building or territory.

Synonyms

• Profession: A paid occupation, especially one that requires prolonged training and a formal qualification.
• Employment: The state of having paid work; one's job or trade.
• Tenancy: The possession of land or property as a tenant.
• Pastime: An activity done regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Occupation" is a noun and does not form phrasal verbs. The related verb is "occupy.")

Related Idioms

• "A full-time occupation": Used to describe something that takes up all or most of one's time and attention, whether it's a job or another activity.

Noun

1. the period of time during which a place or position or nation is occupied
   • during the German occupation of Paris
2. the act of occupying or taking possession of a building
   • occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal
3. any activity that occupies a person's attention
   • he missed the bell in his occupation with the computer game
4. the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power
5. the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
   • he's not in my line of business