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engaged

adjective B1
1

nişanlı B1

having formally agreed to marry someone; betrothed

The engaged couple bought a small house near the university.

  • She told her friends that she is engaged to a fellow researcher.
  • After the proposal, they became an engaged pair and started planning.
  • The engaged partners attended a premarital counseling session together.
  • Even though they are engaged, they still discuss their future careers openly.
  • engaged couple · nişanlı çift The engaged couple announced their wedding date last week.
  • engaged to be married · evlenmek üzere nişanlı She is engaged to be married to a professor of physics.
  • be engaged to sb They are engaged to each other and plan to marry next spring.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: betrothed

2

meşgul, bir işe/aktiviteye dalmış B1

occupied with a task, activity, or interest; not free

He is currently engaged in a project on climate modeling.

  • The teacher noticed that the class was engaged in the discussion.
  • During the conference, many participants were engaged in networking.
  • She remains engaged in volunteer work despite her busy schedule.
  • Even after the lecture, the audience stayed engaged in the Q&A session.
  • engaged in · ... ile meşgul She is engaged in research on renewable energy.
  • be engaged in sth He is engaged in community service every weekend.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: involvedoccupied

opposite: free

3

bağlı, kendini adamış, kararlı B2

committed to a cause, activity, or relationship; showing dedication

The engaged professor mentors several graduate students each year.

  • Community leaders praised the engaged volunteers for their dedication.
  • An engaged audience is essential for effective teaching.
  • The policy encourages citizens to become more engaged with public affairs.
  • Researchers noted that engaged participants produce higher quality data.
  • engaged citizen · sorumlu vatandaş An engaged citizen participates in local elections.
  • be engaged with sth She is engaged with the university's sustainability initiative.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: committedinvolved

opposite: detached

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