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.