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| en·gaged [ in gáyjd, en gáyjd ] |
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1. having agreed to marry: having agreed to get married
 the newly engaged couple
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2. occupied: busy doing something
 The senator is otherwise engaged this afternoon.
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3. mechanical engineering with parts interlocked: having teeth or other mechanical parts interlocked and often in operation
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4. U.K. telecommunications Same as busyadj (sense 4)
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5. construction built into or attached to wall: describes a part of a building that is built into or attached to a wall
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