To distract.
To turn aside from a course.
To entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention)
To hold the attention of.
To fill space.
To fill.
To live or reside in.
To possess or use the time or capacity of; to engage the service of.
To fill or hold (an official position or role).
To have, or to have taken, possession or control of (a territory).
To place the theodolite or total station at (a point).