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    Engaged

    /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    Participate or become involved in.
    He engaged with the audience during his presentation.
    Cause someone to become involved in a conversation or discussion.
    The teacher engaged the students with interesting questions.
    To enter into a formal arrangement to get married.
    They decided to engage officially at the end of the year.
    adjective
    Involved in or committed to a particular activity or cause.
    She is engaged in community service to help those in need.
    Having agreed to marry; betrothed.
    They became engaged after dating for two years.
    Busy or occupied.
    He was engaged in a phone call during the meeting.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'engager', meaning to pledge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    engaged in
    actively involved in a particular activity or task.
    engaged ring
    a ring given as a token of engagement.
    get engaged
    to enter into a formal commitment to marry someone.
    stay engaged
    to remain involved or committed to something.

    Related Words

    engagement
    the act of engaging or being engaged, particularly in a formal relationship.
    engage
    to participate or become involved in.

    Slang Meanings

    Hitched
    Once they're hitched, they won't be able to go out as much.
    On lock
    He's on lock now, can't hang out since he's engaged.