Occupy

Verb

1. To take or use. To fill.

   "The film occupied three hours of my time."

2. To fill.

   "The film occupied three hours of my time."

3. To possess or use the time or capacity of; to engage the service of.

   "The film occupied me for three hours."

4. To fill or hold (an official position or role).

   "I occupy the post of deputy cat catcher."

5. To hold the attention of.

   "I occupied her friend while he made his proposal."