occupation
/ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/
noun
- A job or profession.
- He listed his occupation as 'software engineer'.
- Please write your name and occupation on the form.
- Teaching is a rewarding occupation.
- The act of taking control of a place, especially by military force.
- During the war, the enemy's occupation caused great hardship.
- The occupation of the city lasted for five years.
- The army began its occupation of the territory at dawn.
- The state of being occupied or used; the act of living in or using a place.
- The occupation of the house by the new family was delayed.
- The building is ready for occupation next month.
- The sign said 'No occupation without permission'.
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