(transitive) to occupy (to take or use space)
(transitive) to occupy (to fill or hold a position)
ocupar el puesto número ocho ― to be in eighth place
(transitive) to occupy, to take up (time or space)
(transitive) to occupy, to reside in
(transitive) to employ (to hire to work for a job)
(transitive, Latin America) to use
(transitive, intransitive, Central America) to need
(reflexive, with de) to look after (to watch or protect a person)
(reflexive, with de) to take on (a responsibility)