This is the 4213th most frequent German word.
besetzen
"Besetzen" means "to occupy" or "to staff."
In this context, 'besetzen' means to fill or assign a position, typically in a professional or organizational setting.
Die Firma möchte die offene Stelle schnell besetzen.
The company wants to quickly fill the vacancy.
Here, 'besetzen' refers to the act of seizing or occupying an area, often in a political or social scenario.
Die Demonstranten haben das Gebäude besetzt.
The protesters have occupied the building.
In this sentence, 'besetzt' is the past participle and describes the state of being occupied or taken, applied to seating arrangements.