occupy
oc-cu-py
verb
To take control or possession of a place, often by force.
"Troops will occupy the city centre."
verb
To live, reside, or work in a particular place or building.
"New tenants will occupy the flat soon."
verb
To fill or take up a particular amount of space or time.
"The large sofa will occupy most of the room."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: engage, absorb, engross, take, use up, invade, busy, fill, lodge in, reside, concern, worry