adj
engaged
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adj
1
Having formally agreed to marry someone.
"They got engaged after five years together."
2
Busy, occupied, or deeply interested in something.
"She was fully engaged in the discussion."
3
(UK, of a phone line) Already in use.
"I tried calling twice, but the line was engaged."
How to Use Engaged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCommitted to marry, busy/interested, or (for a phone) already in use.
UK vs US
"Engaged" for a busy phone line is British English; American English says "busy."
Common pairings
get engaged
fully engaged
engaged couple
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