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engaged
adjective en·gaged \in-ˈgājd, en-\
: promised to be married
: busy with some activity
of a telephone or telephone line : being used
Full Definition of ENGAGED
2
: pledged to be married : betrothed
3
: greatly interested : committed
4
: involved especially in a hostile encounter
5
: partly embedded in a wall <an engaged column>
6
: being in gear : meshed
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First Known Use of ENGAGED
1629
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engaged
adjective en·gaged \in-ˈgājd\
Definition of ENGAGED for Kids
1
: busy with an activity <She is engaged in full-time research.>
2
: promised to be married
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