English · Adjectives
occupied
/ˈɒk.jʊ.paɪd/
[/ˈɒk.jʊ.paɪd/]
in use, busy
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Being used by someone; or kept busy with an activity.
Example
All the tables were occupied, so we waited at the bar for a while.
All the tables were occupied, so we waited at the bar for a while.
Etymology
From the verb 'occupy' (Latin 'occupare', to seize) plus '-ed'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for seats, rooms, and a person's attention.