B1adjectiverelationships
US/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
UK/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
having formally agreed to marry someone; also (of a phone line or toilet) being used
In context
My cousin got engaged last month and the wedding is in December.
She is engaged to a teacher from Hue.
I tried to call the hotel, but the line was engaged.
Words that go with engaged
verb + adjective
- get engagedThey got engaged on a trip to Phu Quoc.
adjective + preposition
- engaged toIs it true that Lan is engaged to her boss?
adverb + adjective
- newly engagedThe newly engaged couple posted a photo of the ring.
adjective + noun
- engaged coupleThe engaged couple visited both families to plan the wedding.
noun + noun
- line is engagedSorry, the line is engaged. Please try again later.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is engaged with a doctor.Correct: She is engaged to a doctor.