beschäftigen

Definitions of beschäftigen
  1. verb
    be on the mind of
    synonyms: bewegen, bewerben, interessieren, vorfühlen, werben
  2. verb
    act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
    synonyms: abhandeln, behandeln
    anfassen, behandeln, halten, umgehen, umspringen, verfahren
    interact in a certain way
    umfassen
    include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
  3. verb
    engage or hire for work
    synonyms: einstellen, engagieren, heuern
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    antonyms:
    feuern, fortschicken, kündigen, rausfeuern, rauspfeffern, wegschicken
    terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
    types:
    anstellen, besetzen, einsetzen
    appoint someone to (a position or a job)
    anheuern
    engage by written agreement
  4. verb
    keep busy with
    synonyms: betätigen, machen, schaffen, treiben
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    type of:
    arbeiten, erarbeiten, schaffen, wirken
    exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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