Also means
fill
Usage Note
besetzen covers occupying a seat or territory and filling a job vacancy (eine Stelle besetzen) or a film role (eine Rolle besetzen). The past participle besetzt on a phone or toilet means 'engaged' or 'taken'. It is inseparable thanks to the be- prefix.
Examples
"Die Demonstranten besetzen das Gebäude."
Natural Translation
The protesters are occupying the building.
Literal Translation
The protesters occupy the building.
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