IN USE(P) as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability
   • (`engaged” is a British term for a busy telephone line)
   Synonym(s)
   • busy (what does busy mean?)
   • engaged (what does engaged mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • her line is busy
   • receptionists” telephones are always engaged
   • the lavatory
   Similar To
   • occupied (what does occupied mean?)