occupation
//ˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃən//
Noun
occupationSingular
occupationsPlural
1
A person's job or profession; the principal activity in one's life that earns money.
Please state your name and occupation on the form.
2
The act of occupying or taking possession of a place or territory, especially by military force.
The military occupation of the city lasted for several years.
3
The state of being occupied or busy with an activity; the action of occupying time or attention.
Reading provides a pleasant occupation for long winter evenings.
4
The period of time during which a place or position is occupied.
The occupation of the building lasted for three months.