engaged
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Learner's definition of ENGAGED
1
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promised to be married
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They recently got engaged (to be married).
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She's engaged to him.
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an engaged couple
2
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busy with some activity
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(US) He is engaged in research. = (Brit) He is engaged on research.
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He won't be able to attend because he's otherwise engaged. [=he is busy doing something else]
3
a
chiefly British, of a telephone or telephone line
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being used
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The line is still engaged. [=(US) busy]
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I keep getting the engaged tone. [=(US) busy signal]
b
British, of a public toilet
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being used
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Is the bathroom engaged? [=(US) occupied]
