to take or hold possession of; to hold or keep for use; to possess.-to hold, or fill, the dimensions of; to take up the room or space of; to cover or fill; as, the camp occupies five acres of ground.-to possess or use the time or capacity of; to engage the service of; to employ; to busy.-to do business in; to busy one's self with.-to use; to expend; to make use of.-to have sexual intercourse with.-to hold possession; to be an occupant.-to follow business; to traffic.