I . a.
1.
Engaged, employed, occupied, at work, hard at work.
2.
Diligent, assiduous, industrious, sedulous, notable, active, working, hard-working.
3.
Brisk, stirring, bustling, nimble, agile, spry, constantly in motion.
4.
Meddling, officious, pragmatical, priggish.
II . v. a.
Occupy, employ, make ~.