Engaged Definition
engaged
adjective
- having ones attention or mind or energy engaged; "she keeps herself fully occupied with volunteer activities"; "deeply engaged in conversation"
- involved in military hostilities; "the desperately engaged ships continued the fight"
- reserved in advance
- (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line); "her line is busy"; "receptionists' telephones are always engaged"; "the lavatory is in use"; "kept getting a busy signal"
- (used of toothed parts or gears) interlocked and interacting; "the gears are engaged"; "meshed gears"; "intermeshed twin rotors"
- having services contracted for; "the carpenter engaged (or employed) for the job is sick"
- built against or attached to a wall; "engaged columns"
"Engaged" in song lyrics
See how engaged is used in real songs:
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"But now I am engaged"
Aceyalone — The Thief -
"Thought process - engaged"
Aceyalone — Organic Electricity -
"Gave it a pound for burning where bunk ratio's engaged"
Aesop Rock — Save Yourself
Words that rhyme with engaged
Usage tips for "engaged"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "engaged" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for engaged to find words that pair well.