Engaged Meaning in English
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Definition
Engaged most commonly means promised to be married. It can also mean busy with something, involved in an activity, or paying close attention and showing interest.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in 'get engaged' and 'be engaged to' for marriage: 'She is engaged to Mark.' For attention/interest, common phrases are 'engaged in conversation' and 'keep students engaged'. In British-style contexts, a phone line can also be 'engaged' meaning busy.
Example Sentences
My sister is engaged to her college boyfriend.
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He was engaged in a long phone call.
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The kids stayed engaged during the lesson.
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Sorry, I can't talk right now—I'm engaged with something urgent.
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Once she got engaged, everyone started asking about the wedding date.
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The speaker was so funny that everyone stayed engaged the whole time.
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