Англійська

occupation

gb/ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
A2 Англійська
~ 2600
Значення
0 значень
Іменник A2 entity
1

A person's main job or profession

The work someone does to earn money.

Модель уживання: [someone]'s occupation
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'occupation' with 'hobby'. 'Occupation' refers to paid work, not activities done for fun.
Синоніми
profession (Often refers to jobs requiring specialized education or training.) | job (More general and informal term for any work someone does.)
Антоніми
unemployment (The state of not having paid work.)
Словосполучення
choose an occupation |full-time occupation |skilled occupation |change occupation |state your occupation
Теми
business |daily life |employment |work
Приклади
  • 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.
Навчальні приклади
  • My occupation is teacher.
  • He has a new occupation in the city.
  • Her occupation is nurse.
  • What is your occupation?
Іменник B1 state
2

Control of a place by force or settlement

When people or an army take control of a place and use it.

Модель уживання: occupation of [a place]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with 'visit'. 'Occupation' implies control, not just presence.
Синоніми
control (General term for having power over a place.) | takeover (Informal term for gaining control, often in business but also in territory.)
Антоніми
liberation (The act of freeing a place from control by others.)
Словосполучення
military occupation |foreign occupation |occupation forces |end of occupation
Теми
politics |military |law
Приклади
  • 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.
Навчальні приклади
  • The army ended its occupation of the town.
  • There was a long occupation by foreign soldiers.
  • People fought against the occupation.
Іменник B2 entity
3

Activity that fills time or attention

Something you do that takes up your time and attention.

Поширена помилка:
Learners might confuse this with 'profession'. Here it can be unpaid and for pleasure.
Синоніми
pursuit (More formal; often used for hobbies or interests.) | activity (General term for something done for a purpose or enjoyment.)
Антоніми
idleness (The state of doing nothing.)
Словосполучення
leisure occupation |main occupation |childhood occupation
Теми
daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • 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.
Навчальні приклади
  • Reading is my main occupation now.
  • He has no occupation in the winter.
  • Her new occupation is painting pictures.
Граматика
Словникова форма
occupation
IPA
GB/ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
Склади й наголос
oc - cu - pa - tion (4 склади)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pa)
Форми слова
Noun
  • Base: occupation
  • Plural: occupation, occupations
Споріднені слова
Forms
occupations noun
Core family
occupy verb B1 occupied adjective occupational adjective B2
Related words
occupant noun B1 occupier noun
Negative and opposite forms
unoccupied adjective B2
Advanced or less common
occupancy noun B2 preoccupation noun C1 preoccupied adjective
Вирази

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.

Приклади
  • 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.

Приклади
  • 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.

Приклади
  • The town was under occupation during the war.
  • People living under occupation often face many restrictions.

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