occupies
oc-cu-pies
verb
Lives or stays in a particular place or building.
"She occupies the flat upstairs."
verb
Fills or takes up a specific amount of space or time.
"The large sofa occupies most of the room."
verb
Takes control of a country or area by military force.
"The army occupies the disputed territory."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: engage, absorb, occupy, engross, take, use up, invade, busy, fill, lodge in, reside, concern