occupied
/ɒkˈjuːpɪd/ · oc·cu·pied
verb
- to be in possession of something, especially a place or a position The company occupied the top floor of the skyscraper.
- to be engaged or busy with something She occupied herself by reading a book during the flight.
adjective
- being used or held by someone or something The occupied seat was marked with a sign saying 'reserved'.
noun
- a place or territory that is controlled or held by a particular country or power The occupied territories were a major point of contention in the peace negotiations.
Did you know? The term 'occupied' has been used in international law to describe territories under the control of a foreign power, dating back to the Treaty of Versailles after World War I.