Engaged

Meaning

busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed

Busy, occupied, or pledged to be married.

Example Sentences

He is engaged in important research work.

She is engaged to be married next summer.

Example Expressions

engaged in

Synonyms

busy, occupied, involved, absorbed, betrothed, pledged

Entry 1

busy, occupied, involved, absorbed

Entry 2

involved, occupied, betrothed, pledged, busy

Antonyms

idle, free, unoccupied, disengaged

Entry 1

idle, free, unoccupied, disengaged

Entry 2

free, idle, disengaged

Collocations

engaged couple, engaged in work, engaged audience, deeply engaged, fully engaged

Entry 1

engaged couple, engaged in work, engaged audience

Entry 2

engaged couple, engaged in work, deeply engaged, fully engaged