Engaged1. (imp. & p. p.) of Engage.
2. (a.) Occupied; employed; busy.
3. (a.) Pledged; promised; especially, having the affections pledged; promised in marriage; affianced; betrothed.
4. (a.) Greatly interested; of awakened zeal; earnest.
5. (a.) Involved; esp., involved in a hostile encounter; as, the engaged ships continued the fight.
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