0 present participle of preoccupy --
1 to be the main thought in someone's mind, causing other things to be forgotten: --
Heinemann's self described element of his work is..., the fundamental, preoccupying thread of containment continues throughout.
He refused to attend church services while uncrowned, preoccupying himself with hunting and trivial matters.
He led an ascetic life, secluding and preoccupying himself with study and prayer day and night.
Its cognitive hallmark is preoccupying thoughts of home and attachment objects.
This is the concern preoccupying us all.
That is what is preoccupying them at the moment.
But, to me, what is even more preoccupying is that more and more young people get involved.
The problem with the telephone is that it is totally preoccupying.
