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engaged

The correct spelling is engaged.

How to pronounce engaged

/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/
verb

IPA: /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Say it like: Eng-aje-d

The correct spelling is engaged. (heading) To interact socially. For example: "I tried calling, but she (or her phone) was engaged."

Usage Examples

I tried calling, but she (or her phone) was engaged.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(heading) To interact socially.
  2. 2.(heading) To interact antagonistically.
  3. 3.(heading) To interact contractually.
  4. 4.(heading) To interact mechanically.
  5. 5.To enter into (an activity), to participate (construed with in).

adjective

  1. 1.Agreed to be married.
  2. 2.Busy or employed.
  3. 3.Greatly interested.
  4. 4.(of a telephone) Already involved in a telephone call when a third party calls
  5. 5.(of a column) attached to a wall or sunk into it halfway

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