Bible Dictionary
OCCUPY
In older Bible English, occupy can mean to trade, work, use, serve, or conduct business. In Jesus’ parable of the pounds, “occupy” means to engage in business until the master returns.
Biblical Usage
In Jesus’ parable of the pounds, “occupy” means to trade or conduct business until the master returns. Elsewhere the older word may mean trade, exchange, use, work, fill, or be occupied with something.