What does "occupying" mean?

present participle and gerund of occupy

What is a synonym for "occupying"?

Common synonyms include: absorb, blessed with, endowed, engross, fill, hold.

Pronounced //ˈɑk.jə.paɪ.ɪŋ//.

/ˈɑk.jə.paɪ.ɪŋ/ verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

"The armed forces succeeded in occupying the entire territory."