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occupy

oc.cu.py \'a:k-y*-.pi-\ vt [ME occupien to take possession of, occupy, 
   modif. of MF occuper, f]r. L occupare, fr. ob- toward + -cupare (akin to 
   capere to seize) - more at OB-, HEAVE 1: to engage the attention or 
   energies of  2: to fill up (an extent in space or time)  3: to take or hold 
   possession of  4: to reside in as an owner or tenant