engaged

adjective

en·​gaged in-ˈgājd How to pronounce engaged (audio)
en-
1
: involved in activity : occupied, busy
2
: pledged to be married : betrothed
3
: greatly interested : committed
4
: involved especially in a hostile encounter
5
: partly embedded in a wall
an engaged column
6
: being in gear : meshed

Examples of engaged in a Sentence

the engaged couple make a charming pair I'm engaged right now, so call back some other time.
Recent Examples on the Web The pair met while filming an episode of Carpool Karaoke in 2019 and became engaged in August 2023. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024 And Rabbi Avrohom Sternberg, of Eastern Connecticut’s Congregation Ahavath Chesed, says some in the area are more engaged than ever. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024 But a 20% productivity increase just from being happier and more engaged? Allison Schrager, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024 The gist is that investing in travel for seniors will help improve their health and keep them active and engaged. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024 Since an earlier, sweeping national security law was imposed by Beijing on the city in 2020, many politically engaged artists have either self-exiled abroad or stopped creating works that are overtly critical of China. Stephy Chung, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024 Keeping teams motivated and engaged has become a top priority for high-performing organizations. Alan Price, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Tesla’s owner’s manual says Autopilot users must remain engaged while driving. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024 At this moment in history, all of us can use this advice to be more engaged and effective as allies in social movements. Preeti Vani, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of engaged was in 1629

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“Engaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engaged. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

engaged

adjective
en·​gaged in-ˈgājd How to pronounce engaged (audio)
1
: being occupied with some activity
they were engaged in conversation
2
: pledged to be married : betrothed
an engaged couple

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