engaged

Definition

  • adjective: promised to be married
  • adjective: involved in activity
  • synonyms: occupied, employed, busy

Examples

  • He won't be able to attend because he's 'otherwise engaged'. [=he is busy doing something else]

  • ('US') He is 'engaged' in research. = ('Brit') He is 'engaged' on research.

  • She 'engaged' him 'in' conversation. [=she started a conversation with him]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Miss Scarlett, if true love carries any weight with you... ...you can be sure your sister will be rich in that. I'll go out somewhere and get myself a little business if we're engaged. As soon as I get on my feet again-- All right, Frank. I'm sure I can speak for Pa. You go ask her now. (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind