occupation

female, male

Nursing has historically been considered a female occupation in many countries.

industrial, service

Many people work in service occupations like nursing and retail.

follow

My grandfather followed the occupation of a carpenter for more than forty years.

give up

She gave up her occupation in nursing to start her own business.

a range of occupations

People in different range of occupations often struggle to find a good work-life balance.

give up

After raising her children, she decided to give up her occupation as a nurse and pursue painting full-time.

during the ~

The museum remained closed for five years during the occupation of the building.

under ~

The country remained under occupation for nearly five years during the war.

joint, multiple

My grandmother had multiple occupations during her life, working as both a teacher and a nurse.

peaceful

The family enjoyed a peaceful occupation of their new home for many years.

illegal, unlawful

The government condemned the unlawful occupation of the building by the protesters.

take up

When she graduated, Maria decided to take up occupation as a veterinary nurse.

in ~ of

The family has been in occupation of the house since they bought it ten years ago.

ready for occupation

The new office building should be ready for occupation next month.

unfit for occupation

The old office building was declared unfit for occupation after the fire damage.