Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
busied
verb
/ˈbɪzid/
Definition
The state of being occupied or engaged in an activity.
Examples
- She busied herself with organizing the files.
- The children busied themselves with their toys while waiting.
- He was busied by his new responsibilities at work.
Meaning
To busy someone is to make them actively involved in a task or to keep them occupied.
Synonyms
- occupied
- engaged
- immersed
- involved