1. (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.