was taking care of, was looking after, occupied, used
Se ocupaba del agua y la electricidad.
He was in charge of water and electricity.
— Lars y la chica real (2007)
Kaveriamma también ocupaba un lugar especial en mi vida.
Kaveriamma also held a special place in my life.
— स्वदेस (2004)
Akira ocupa el mismo diccionario que ocupaba su padre de estudiante.
Akira uses the same dictionary that his father used as a student.
No sé si era suya o sólo la ocupaba.
I don't know if it was his or if he was just occupying it.
— El Club de la Pelea (1999)
Se ocupaba de Marita y de mi madre cuando necesitaban algo.
She took care of Marita and my mother whenever they needed something.
— Río Místico (2003)
Me ocupaba de los conejos cuando estaba en el colegio.
I used to look after rabbits when I was in school.