American English
/ˌɑ.kjəˈpʰeɪ.ʃn̩/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
The job or type of work a person does, usually to earn money.
Practice out loudThe job or type of work a person does, usually to earn money.
Please write your occupation on this form.
Her occupation is graphic design.
state your occupation · main occupation · full-time occupation
What is [someone]'s occupation?
[Someone]'s occupation is [a type of work].
Something a person does to use time or stay busy.
Reading is his favorite occupation on rainy days.
The children need a quiet occupation during the trip.
favorite occupation · quiet occupation
an occupation for [someone]
[Someone]'s favorite occupation
Control of a country or area by a foreign army.
The city remained under military occupation for two years.
The occupation ended after the peace agreement.
military occupation · enemy occupation · occupation forces · under occupation
under occupation
the occupation of [a place]
according to a person's job
He is a mechanic by occupation.
controlled by a foreign army
The city remained under occupation for two years.