occupo

Etymology
From and the root of. The difference in conjugation is explained by De Vaan, citing Steinbauer 1989, as the result of derivation via the denominal suffix from some intermediate nominal (such as an unattested noun or adjective *occeps, *occupis), instead of direct composition of the prefix with the base verb. Compare, ,.

Verb

 * 1) to occupy, fill, take up
 * 2) to seize, invade, take possession of
 * 3) to anticipate, make the first move
 * 4) to employ, make use of
 * 1) to anticipate, make the first move
 * 2) to employ, make use of
 * 1) to employ, make use of