💼Occupation

noun
/ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
a job or profession; the action or state of occupying a place

Example Sentences

Teaching is her chosen occupation.

Her occupation is a teacher at a local school.

Synonyms

profession, job, career, work, employment
Entry 1
profession, job, career, work
Entry 2
job, profession, employment, career

Antonyms

unemployment, leisure, vacation, freedom
Entry 1
unemployment, leisure, vacation, freedom
Entry 2
unemployment

Collocations

full-time occupation, main occupation, military occupation, occupation status, occupation type, professional occupation
Entry 1
full-time occupation, main occupation, military occupation
Entry 2
occupation status, occupation type, professional occupation

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