/ ɪnˈgeɪdʒd; NAmE / adjective
1.
engaged (in / on sth) ( formal ) busy doing sth :
They are engaged in talks with the Irish government.
He is now engaged on his second novel.
I can't come to dinner on Tuesday—I'm otherwise engaged (= I have already arranged to do something else) .
They were engaged in conversation.
2.
engaged (to sb) having agreed to marry sb :
She's engaged to Peter.
They are engaged to be married (= to each other) .
When did you get engaged ?
an engaged couple
3.
( BrE ) ( NAmE busy ) ( of a telephone line ) being used :
I couldn't get through—the line's engaged.
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone) .
the engaged tone / signal
4.
( BrE ) ( of a public toilet / bathroom ) being used
OPP vacant