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