otherwise engaged
busy doing something else
VERBS
be
ADV
deeply, heavily
My daughter is deeply engaged in her new job and loves going to work every day.
fully, totally | largely, mainly, primarily | directly | constantly | currently | actively, busily
otherwise
My manager was otherwise engaged in meetings all afternoon, so we rescheduled for tomorrow.
PREP
in
The children were engaged in building a sandcastle at the beach.
on
She remained deeply engaged on the community garden initiative throughout the year.
with
My daughter was engaged with her homework for three hours yesterday afternoon.
VERBS
be
become, get
They became engaged after dating for three years.
PREP
to
My brother is engaged to a teacher who works at the local primary school.