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engaged

/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
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1

Having formally agreed to marry someone.

Example

"The couple got engaged during their vacation in Paris and plan to marry next spring."

2

Actively interested, involved, occupied, or absorbed in an activity, task, or discussion.

Example

"The students remained deeply engaged throughout the interactive science lecture."

3

British Already in use or unavailable (especially of a telephone line or a public lavatory).

Example

"I tried calling the office several times, but the line was continually engaged."

4

Interlocked or meshed together so as to transmit motion or power (of mechanical gears or parts).

Example

"Ensure the clutch is fully engaged before attempting to accelerate up the steep incline."

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• Rhymes for engaged

• Nearby Words

enfranchise
enfranchisement
engage
engaged
engagedly
engagement
engaging

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the past participle of the verb 'engage', which was borrowed from French 'engager', meaning 'to pledge' or 'to bind by promise', formed from 'en-' and Old French 'gage' (pledge).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Engaged. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/engaged
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