come to pass
"What is happening?"
"The meeting took place off without an incidence"
"Nothing occurred that seemed important"
to be found to exist
"sexism occurs in many workplaces"
"precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil"
To happen or take place.
"The meeting will occur at three o'clock in the conference room."
In plain English: To occur means for something to happen or take place.
"The meeting will occur at three o'clock this afternoon."
Usage: Use "occur" to describe events that happen naturally or unexpectedly, such as accidents or thoughts coming to mind. Avoid using it for scheduled activities like meetings, which should instead be described with words like "take place."
The word occur entered English from the Middle French occurrer, originally meaning "to run to meet" or "befall." This Latin root combined a prefix for "against" with a verb for "running," creating an image of something running up against someone.