inroad vs occupy

inroad

noun
  • An advance into enemy territory, an attempted invasion; an encroachment, an incursion. 

  • Often followed by in, into, or on: initial progress made toward accomplishing a goal or solving a problem. 

occupy

verb
  • 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 hold the attention of. 

  • To have, or to have taken, possession or control of (a territory). 

  • To place the theodolite or total station at (a point). 

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