occupy

verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: oc-cu-py (3)

English Definition

To reside or have one's place of business in; to fill or take up space or time

Example Sentence

The soldiers managed to occupy the enemy fortress.

US IPA /ˈɑːkjupaɪ/
UK IPA /ˈɒkjupaɪ/