engaged
[ en-geyjd ]
/ ɛnˈgeɪdʒd /
adjective
busy or occupied; involved: deeply engaged in conversation.
pledged to be married; betrothed: an engaged couple.
under engagement; pledged: an engaged contractor.
entered into conflict with: desperately engaged armies.
Mechanics.
- interlocked.
- (of wheels) in gear with each other.
Architecture.
(of a distinct member) built so as to be truly or seemingly attached in part to the structure before which it stands: an engaged column.
OTHER WORDS FROM engaged
en·gag·ed·ly [en-gey-jid-lee, -geyjd-] /ɛnˈgeɪ dʒɪd li, -ˈgeɪdʒd-/, adverb en·gag·ed·ness, noun un·en·gaged, adjectiveWords nearby engaged
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British Dictionary definitions for unengaged
engaged
/ (ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd) /
adjective
pledged to be married; betrothed
employed, occupied, or busy
architect
built against or attached to a wall or similar structure
an engaged column
(of a telephone line) already in use