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engaged
[ en-geyjd ]
adjective
- busy or occupied; involved:
deeply engaged in conversation.
- pledged to be married; betrothed:
an engaged couple.
- under engagement; pledged:
an engaged contractor.
- entered into conflict with:
desperately engaged armies.
- Mechanics.
- (of wheels) in gear with each other.
- 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
- pledged to be married; betrothed
- employed, occupied, or busy
- architect built against or attached to a wall or similar structure
an engaged column
- (of a telephone line) already in use
Derived Forms
- engagedly, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ··· [en-, gey, -jid-lee, -, geyjd, -], adverb
- ·Ļ·Ա noun
- ܲe· adjective
Example Sentences
“The evidence before the Court is that Border Patrol agents under DHS authority engaged in conduct that violated well-established constitutional rights,” she wrote.
We are engaged in discussions, through the Scottish Funding Council, as we look to secure that support over the next two years, including any related conditions and assurances.
And the Planetary Society has engaged thousands of passionate activists to fight this battle.
She engaged with more than 2,000 women to find out what prevented them from getting on the start line of races alongside men.
There was also some relief that the US remained engaged with the World Bank and IMF.
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