occupation *** oc·cu·pa·tion n

occupation *** oc·cu·pa·tion n
[ˌɒkjʊ'peɪʃ(ə)n]
1) (job) mestiere m, professione f , (pastime) occupazione f

he's a joiner by occupation — è falegname di mestiere

2) (gen) Mil occupazione f

army of occupation — esercito d'occupazione

the occupation of Paris — l'occupazione di Parigi

the house is ready for occupation — la casa è pronta per essere abitata


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