engaged

B1
Pronunciation
/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/
Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

(heading) To interact socially.

2 Definition

(heading) To interact antagonistically.

3 Definition

(heading) To interact contractually.

4 Definition

(heading) To interact mechanically.

5 Definition

To enter into (an activity), to participate (construed with in).

6 Definition

To entangle.

Adjective
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

Agreed to be married.

2 Definition

Busy or employed.

3 Definition

Greatly interested.

4 Definition

(of a telephone) Already involved in a telephone call when a third party calls

Example Sentences
  • I tried calling, but she (or her phone) was engaged.
5 Definition

(of a column) attached to a wall or sunk into it halfway

6 Definition

(of gears or cogs) in contact and in operation

7 Definition

Being attacked or attacking

8 Definition

(of a foetus) Having the widest part of its presenting part, usually the head, enter the pelvic brim or inlet.