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engaged

[ en-geyjd ]

adjective

  1. busy or occupied; involved:

    deeply engaged in conversation.

  2. pledged to be married; betrothed:

    an engaged couple.

  3. under engagement; pledged:

    an engaged contractor.

  4. entered into conflict with:

    desperately engaged armies.

  5. Mechanics.
    1. (of wheels) in gear with each other.
  6. Architecture. (of a distinct member) built so as to be truly or seemingly attached in part to the structure before which it stands:

    an engaged column.



engaged

/ ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪdlɪ; ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd /

adjective

  1. pledged to be married; betrothed
  2. employed, occupied, or busy
  3. architect built against or attached to a wall or similar structure

    an engaged column

  4. (of a telephone line) already in use
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Derived Forms

  • engagedly, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ±ð²Ô·²µ²¹²µÂ·±ð»å·±ô²â [en-, gey, -jid-lee, -, geyjd, -], adverb
  • ±ð²Ô·²µ²¹²µî€½Ä»å·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
  • ³Ü²Ôe²Ô·²µ²¹²µ±ð»å adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of engaged1

First recorded in 1605–15; engage + -ed 2
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"He wanted to win, and the wrong advice went to his head. He started to think he was engaged in a war."

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Hull City Council said it did not comment on individual cases but "fully engaged in any ongoing procedure" when asked about the father's complaint.

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While the Left has a vibrant sphere of publications, Substacks, and niche podcasts, these overwhelmingly cater to an already highly engaged, college-educated audience.

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The changes are intended to “deepen and reward loyalty between Southwest and its most engaged customers,†the airline’s announcement said.

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"When the department did provide us with more information, it was clear to us that it has been less engaged with basketball than with professional rugby union."

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