Occupation around paved area (5)

I believe the answer is:

patio

'paved area' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'occupation around' is the wordplay.
'around' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'PATIO' is hidden in the letters of 'occupation'.

(Other definitions for patio that I've seen before include "Where Barbie might be held" , "Place to sit" , "inner court" , "Paved area outside house" , "area near house" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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