rioccupare

to reoccupy, to retake

verb ree-ohk-koo-PAH-reh Rare

Usage Note

Rioccupare combines the prefix ri- (again) with occupare (to occupy). It is used in military contexts (to retake territory), in labour contexts (workers re-occupying a factory), and in everyday life (reclaiming a parking space). Conjugates like a regular first-conjugation verb.

Examples

"Le truppe hanno rioccupato la città in poche ore."

Natural Translation

The troops reoccupied the city within a few hours.

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