Reoccupy: meaning, definitions and examples

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reoccupy

 

[ riːˈɒk.ju.paɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military action

To reoccupy means to take possession of a place that was previously occupied, often in the context of military operations. This occurs when forces regain control over a territory after it has been lost or abandoned. The term suggests a strategic move to establish authority and presence in an area again, typically following a withdrawal or loss. Reoccupation can also refer to returning to previously occupied regions for various purposes, such as governance, administration, or resource management.

Synonyms

reassert, reclaim, regain, return

Examples of usage

  • The army plans to reoccupy the city after the ceasefire.
  • After negotiations, the government decided to reoccupy the disputed region.
  • The forces were ordered to reoccupy the base that had been evacuated.
  • In response to the threat, they reoccupied the strategic hill.
  • The troops managed to reoccupy the territory within days.

Translations

Translations of the word "reoccupy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reocupar

🇮🇳 फिर से कब्जा करना

🇩🇪 wieder besetzen

🇮🇩 menduduki kembali

🇺🇦 знову займати

🇵🇱 ponownie zajmować

🇯🇵 再占領する

🇫🇷 réoccuper

🇪🇸 reocupar

🇹🇷 yeniden işgal etmek

🇰🇷 재점령하다

🇸🇦 إعادة احتلال

🇨🇿 znovu obsadit

🇸🇰 znovu obsadiť

🇨🇳 重新占领

🇸🇮 ponovno zasedati

🇮🇸 aftur taka

🇰🇿 қайта басып алу

🇬🇪 დაუბრუნება

🇦🇿 yenidən ələ keçirmək

🇲🇽 reocupar

Etymology

The word 'reoccupy' is formed by the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'occupy,' which comes from the Latin 'occupare', meaning 'to seize, take possession of.' The Latin root is derived from 'ob-' meaning 'against' and 'catere' meaning 'to seize.' The concept dates back to military terminology, where reclaiming control over a previously held territory signifies a strategic importance. Over time, 'reoccupy' has been utilized in various contexts beyond military operations, including discussions about political control, real estate, and even social movements where groups seek to reclaim spaces. The rise of this term in modern language reflects ongoing global conflicts, territorial disputes, and the complexities of ownership.