Reoccupying: meaning, definitions and examples
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reoccupying
[ riːˈɒkjʊpaɪɪŋ ]
military operation
Reoccupying refers to the act of taking control of a territory or location again after it has been previously occupied and then abandoned. This term is often used in a military context when forces return to an area they had earlier retreated from or lost control over. Reoccupation can happen for various strategic reasons, such as restoring order, securing resources, or regaining a strategic position. The process may involve troops, equipment, and logistical support.
Synonyms
recapturing, reclaiming, retaking
Examples of usage
- The army was tasked with reoccupying the city after the enemy withdrawal.
- Following the peace agreement, the government forces began reoccupying the disputed regions.
- Reoccupying the territory proved to be more challenging than anticipated.
Translations
Translations of the word "reoccupying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reocupar
🇮🇳 पुनः कब्जा करना
🇩🇪 wiederbesetzen
🇮🇩 menghuni kembali
🇺🇦 повторно займати
🇵🇱 ponownie zajmować
🇯🇵 再占拠する
🇫🇷 réoccuper
🇪🇸 reocupar
🇹🇷 yeniden işgal etmek
🇰🇷 재점령하다
🇸🇦 إعادة احتلال
🇨🇿 znovu obsadit
🇸🇰 znovu obsadiť
🇨🇳 重新占领
🇸🇮 ponovno zasedati
🇮🇸 endurtaka
🇰🇿 қайта иелену
🇬🇪 მחדש დაკავება
🇦🇿 yenidən ələ keçirmək
🇲🇽 reocupar
Etymology
The term 'reoccupying' is derived from the prefix 're-', which means 'again', and the verb 'occupy', which has its roots in the Latin word 'occupare', meaning 'to seize, take possession of'. The usage of 'occupy' can be traced back to the 14th century in Middle English, referring to the act of holding or possessing land. Over time, the concept of occupying territory evolved with the rise of nation-states and military conquests. The prefix 're-' signifies the return or repetition of this action, highlighting the dynamic nature of territorial control in conflict situations. The term became more prominent in the 20th century during various wars where troops would regularly reoccupy strategic locations as the tides of war shifted. Today, it's commonly used in both military and geopolitical discussions, reflecting the changing landscapes of power and control.