How is the word захватывать translated from Russian to English

English translation
Occupy
verb

Занять контроль над местом силой.

To take control of a place by force.

Examples with “захватывать”

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  • Протестующие решили занять парк прошлой ночью. — Protesters decided to occupy the park last night.

  • Мебель займет большую часть комнаты. — The furniture will occupy most of the room.

  • Они занимают квартиру на последнем этаже. — They occupy the apartment on the top floor.

  • Они заняли здание без разрешения? — Did they occupy the building without permission?

  • Его мысли занимают мой разум весь день. — His thoughts occupy my mind all day long.

  • Я буду занимать это пространство в течение нескольких месяцев. — I will occupy this space for a few months.

  • Группа планирует занять несколько пустующих участков. — The group plans to occupy several vacant lots.

  • Можешь занять этот стул на минуту? — Can you occupy this chair for a moment?

  • Сколько единиц занимает здание? — How many units does the building occupy?

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