Ocupar
Example: Ela vai ocupar o cargo de gerente no próximo mês.
Definition
"Ocupar" means to take or hold a position, role, or space, especially in a formal or official context. For example, it can mean assuming a job or responsibility, as in 'She will occupy the managerial position next month.'
Etymology
The word "ocupar" comes from the Latin verb 'occupare,' meaning 'to seize or take possession of.' Did you know that 'occupare' literally meant 'to take up or fill a space,' which aligns well with the modern meaning of "ocupar" in Portuguese?
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