座ざを占しめる

expression, ichidan verb

take a seat; sit down

Literally 'to occupy a seat'; used for physically sitting down, often in a formal or deliberate manner.

• 来らい賓ひんが次つぎ々つぎと座ざを占しめた。

  The guests took their seats one after another.

expression, ichidan verb

occupy a position; hold a post

Figurative use for assuming or holding a role, such as a committee chair or other official position.

• 彼かれは委い員いん長ちょうの座ざを占しめている。

  He occupies the position of committee chairman.