Meaning of the word preoccupy in English

What does preoccupy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

preoccupy

US /-ˈɑː.kjuː-/
UK /-ˈɑː.kjuː-/

Verb

1.

to be the main thought in someone's mind, causing other things to be forgotten:

Example:
Economic concerns are preoccupying the voters in this election.
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