engaged

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
US: /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

  1. Having formally agreed to marry.

    1. They are engaged and will marry next year. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's engaged to a doctor whom she met at a conference last summer. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

betrothed involved
engaged adjective

  1. Busy doing something; involved or occupied.

    1. She is engaged in writing a book. [ ] [ ]
    2. The students were actively engaged in the classroom discussion about climate change. [ ] [ ]

  2. With parts working together.

    1. Make sure the gears are fully engaged. [ ] [ ]
    2. The safety mechanism ensures that the clutch is properly engaged before the machine starts. [ ] [ ]
engaged verb

  1. To participate or become involved in.

    1. We engaged in a lively debate. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company actively engages with local communities to support environmental initiatives. [ ] [ ]

  2. To attract and hold someone's interest or attention.

    1. The book engaged my attention. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker's passionate delivery fully engaged the audience, leaving them wanting more. [ ] [ ]

  3. To begin fighting or attacking.

    1. The troops engaged the enemy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The naval forces engaged the approaching vessels, initiating a fierce battle at sea. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "engaged" is /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ in British English and /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "engaged": betrothed, involved.

Example usage of "engaged": "They are engaged and will marry next year.". More examples on the page.