Occupation

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