keep sb occupied

Frequency: 8.095.1 per million words

to give someone an activity to do

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Examples (10)

  • We need something to keep the children occupied.
  • She managed to keep herself occupied with gardening.
  • The puzzles will keep them occupied for hours.
  • I try to keep my mind occupied so I don't worry.
  • Can you find a task to keep the intern occupied?
  • The long flight was boring, but I kept myself occupied by reading.
  • He brought some toys to keep the baby occupied during dinner.
  • It is important to keep the guests occupied until the bride arrives.
  • They kept us occupied filling out forms.
  • Video games are a great way to keep teenagers occupied.