occupation occupation /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/

noun

1. () The principal activity in your life that you do to earn money  ( line of work , line , occupation , business , job )
   the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
    He's not in my line of business
   he's not in my line of business
   
   
2. () The act of occupying or taking possession of a building  ( moving in , occupancy , occupation )
   the act of occupying or taking possession of a building
    Occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal
   occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal
   
3. () Any activity that occupies a person's attention  ( occupation )
   any activity that occupies a person's attention
    He missed the bell in his occupation with the computer game
   he missed the bell in his occupation with the computer game
   
4. () (military) the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power  ( military control , occupation )
   (military) the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power
   
5. The period of time during which a place, position or nation is occupied  ( occupation )
   the period of time during which a place, position or nation is occupied
    During the German occupation of Paris
   during the German occupation of Paris