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.
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This faction, called the Disassociates, feels less engaged at work. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025 With its Monday orders list, the high court also agreed to hear cases involving civil claims in bankruptcy filings and whether delivery drivers who move goods that cross borders, but do not transport across borders themselves, are considered engaged in foreign or interstate commerce. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025 Tejal Patel, the executive director of Tesla shareholder group SOC Investment Group, said despite the company claiming Musk needs more incentive to stay engaged with Tesla, Musk’s incentives should already align with the company whose shares represent the bulk of his $455 billion net worth. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025 Employees stay engaged longer, teams navigate setbacks smoothly and leaders make stronger decisions under pressure. Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for engaged

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 23 Oct. 2025.

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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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