ETYM Old Eng. busi, bisi, AS. bysig; akin to Dutch bezig, LG. besig; cf. Skr. bhűsh to be active, busy.
1. Crowded with or characterized by much activity.
2. Actively or fully engaged or occupied.
3. Overcrowded or cluttered with detail; SYN. fussy.
4. (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); SYN. engaged, in use.
1. Having one's services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary.
2. Put to use; SYN. made use of.
1. (Architecture) Built against or attached to a wall.
2. (Used of toothed parts or gears) Interlocked and interacting; SYN. meshed, intermeshed.
3. Having ones attention or mind or energy engaged; SYN. occupied.
4. Having services contracted for.
5. Involved in military hostilities.
6. Promised for marriage; SYN. betrothed.
In a busy manner.
With strained or eager attention.