Often used when discussing jobs or roles passing from one person to another.

Job Succession

It doesn't always mean physically occupying a space; it can refer to roles or functions.

Not Literal

Used when someone is filling in for another person for a short time.

Can imply a last-minute or unexpected switch in who is performing a task.

Reflects the shift in technology or methods from old to new.

Used when emphasizing progress or modernization in a particular field.

Indicates the literal occupation of a location where something was earlier.

Can involve an emotional dimension when something cherished is replaced.