English to English adjective satellite
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(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) | | Example: her line is busy receptionists' telephones are always engaged the lavatory is in use kept getting a busy signal
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currently being used | | Example: robots are in use throughout industry
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