To occur
Example: The issue occurs when the system is overloaded
Definition
"To occur" means to happen or take place, often referring to events, situations, or incidents that come about naturally or unexpectedly. For example, "The issue occurs when the system is overloaded" describes an event that happens under certain conditions.
Etymology
The verb "to occur" comes from the Latin word "occurrere," which means 'to run towards' or 'to happen.' It combines "ob-" (against) and "currere" (to run). Did you know that the original sense involved the idea of something running into or happening suddenly?
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"To occur" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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