Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preoccupy
Verb
/priˈɒkjʊpaɪ/
Definition
To dominate or absorb someone’s thoughts or attention.
Examples
- She was preoccupied with thoughts of her upcoming exam.
- The unexpected news seemed to preoccupy his mind all day.
- He became preoccupied with the details of the project.
Meaning
When something preoccupies you, it means you are thinking about it so much that you are unable to focus on anything else.
Synonyms
- Engross
- Absorb
- Occupy
- Engage
- Concern
