occupation
noun
Definitions of occupation noun
job
- A2Countable
A person's regular work or profession.
She wrote 'software engineer' in the space marked 'occupation'.
Many people, dissatisfied with their current occupation, begin to consider a new one.
To get this occupation, he had to pass the interview first.
activity
- C1Countable
A regular activity or hobby that one engages in.
It seems that his favorite occupation is reading history books.
Gardening is an occupation that allows one to relax and connect with nature.
For her, painting is a primary occupation.
control
- C2Uncountable
The action of a military force or group of people entering and taking control of a place.
Many countries experienced a period of occupation during World War II.
The country faced a difficult period of reconstruction following the foreign occupation.
The museum's exhibition recounts the history of the city’s occupation by the Romans.