Explanation and meaning of engaged.

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engaged

/ɛn'ɡeɪdʒd/

Synonyms of engaged Antonyms of engaged Examples of engaged Usage of engaged Parts of engaged Definition that contains engaged Words sounding like engaged Explanation of engaged

adjective
(of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line)
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"receptionists' telephones are always engaged"

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busy in use occupied
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(used of toothed parts or gears) interlocked and interacting
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"the gears are engaged"

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intermeshed meshed geared
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having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
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"deeply engaged in conversation"

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occupied busy
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reserved in advance
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booked set-aside reserved
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built against or attached to a wall
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"engaged columns"

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connected
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having services contracted for
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"the carpenter engaged (or employed) for the job is sick"

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employed
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involved in military hostilities
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"the desperately engaged ships continued the fight"

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involved

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