engaged

Examples

• All

• Each they may have been, but a single frigate was still engaged in a duel with three ships of the line twice its size.

• Our forces are not and will not be engaged in the conflict with Russia in Ukraine.

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• And by the way, you know, we are engaged in conflicts, wars here on earth.

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• At the same time, Britain is strongly engaged in Europe and strongly engaged in high councils in Brussels.

• The regime is now engaged in pure naked repression.

• Naval food wasn't fancy, but it was sufficient even for men engaged in long hours of hard labour.

• Naval food wasn't fancy, but it was sufficient even for men engaged in long hours of hard labor.

• Once his main line is engaged, he's pushing forward on all fronts.

• He said I'm engaged for decade in ANC struggle.

• During the war, many countries became engaged in fierce battles across different continents.

Synonyms

A

active

vsengaged

205 4.8

Serving in the military and ready for duty

is about being actively involved in hostilities rather than merely ready or available

A

at war

vsengaged

186 4.1

Fighting between countries, groups, or organizations

is focused on direct active involvement in hostilities rather than broad national conflict

A

at war with

vsengaged

63 3.9

In serious conflict with someone or something

is about active participation in hostilities rather than formal opponent relations

F

fighting

vsengaged

3.0

Troops that are active in battle

is broader, covering active participation in hostilities beyond direct combat

Antonyms

C

cease-fire

277 4.1

An agreement between fighting sides to stop fighting, often to allow peace talks

Idioms

O

otherwise engaged

4 4.6

Busy with something else and not available

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology