Ms. Smith's team is engaged in a very important project at this time.
What is the meaning of the word "engaged" in the sentence above?

Question

Ms. Smith's team is engaged in a very important project at this time. 
What is the meaning of the word "engaged" in the sentence above?

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If people are engaged in doing something, they are involved in it.
Composed is incorrect. When placed in the target sentence, the word "composed" does not make sense. 
Confused is incorrect. When placed in the target sentence, the word "confused" does not make sense.
Accepted is incorrect. When placed in the target sentence, the word "accepted" does not make sense.

Ms Smith's Team Is Engaged in a Very Important Project at This