occupation
gb/ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
A2
Ingles
~ 2600
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
A2
entity
1
A person's main job or profession
The work someone does to earn money.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone]'s occupation
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'occupation' with 'hobby'. 'Occupation' refers to paid work, not activities done for fun.
Mga kasingkahulugan
profession (Often refers to jobs requiring specialized education or training.)
|
job (More general and informal term for any work someone does.)
Mga kasalungat
unemployment (The state of not having paid work.)
Mga kolokasyon
choose an occupation
|full-time occupation
|skilled occupation
|change occupation
|state your occupation
Mga tema
business
|daily life
|employment
|work
Mga Halimbawa
- Teaching is a very rewarding occupation.
- His occupation as a software developer keeps him busy.
- Please state your name, age, and occupation on the form.
- She is considering changing her occupation to nursing.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- My occupation is teacher.
- He has a new occupation in the city.
- Her occupation is nurse.
- What is your occupation?
Pangngalan
B1
state
2
Control of a place by force or settlement
When people or an army take control of a place and use it.
Padron ng paggamit:
occupation of [a place]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with 'visit'. 'Occupation' implies control, not just presence.
Mga kasingkahulugan
control (General term for having power over a place.)
|
takeover (Informal term for gaining control, often in business but also in territory.)
Mga kasalungat
liberation (The act of freeing a place from control by others.)
Mga kolokasyon
military occupation
|foreign occupation
|occupation forces
|end of occupation
Mga tema
politics
|military
|law
Mga Halimbawa
- The city suffered greatly during the enemy's occupation.
- The occupation of the building lasted for two weeks.
- They protested against the military occupation of their land.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The army ended its occupation of the town.
- There was a long occupation by foreign soldiers.
- People fought against the occupation.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
3
Activity that fills time or attention
Something you do that takes up your time and attention.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners might confuse this with 'profession'. Here it can be unpaid and for pleasure.
Mga kasingkahulugan
pursuit (More formal; often used for hobbies or interests.)
|
activity (General term for something done for a purpose or enjoyment.)
Mga kasalungat
idleness (The state of doing nothing.)
Mga kolokasyon
leisure occupation
|main occupation
|childhood occupation
Mga tema
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- Gardening is her favorite occupation in the summer.
- His main occupation these days is reading history books.
- Looking after her grandchildren has become her full-time occupation.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Reading is my main occupation now.
- He has no occupation in the winter.
- Her new occupation is painting pictures.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
occupation
IPA
GB/ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
oc - cu - pa - tion (4 pantig)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pa)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: occupation
- Plural: occupation, occupations
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
occupations
noun
Core family
Related words
occupant
noun B1
occupier
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unoccupied
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
Mga ekspresyon
military occupation
1/mˈɪlɪtˌɛɹi ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Control of an area by military forces
When an army controls another country or area after fighting.
Mga Halimbawa
- The country was under military occupation for five years.
- Military occupation often leads to strict rules and curfews.
take up an occupation
1/tˈeɪk ˈʌp ən ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Start doing a job or profession
To start working in a job or profession.
Mga Halimbawa
- After university, she took up an occupation as a graphic designer.
- He decided to take up an occupation in the healthcare field.
under occupation
1/ˈʌndɚ ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Controlled by an outside force or authority
When another group or country controls your land or area.
Mga Halimbawa
- The town was under occupation during the war.
- People living under occupation often face many restrictions.