busy oneself
idiom
: to make or keep yourself busy : to occupy (oneself) with work or an activity
The children busied themselves with puzzles all day.
Dictionary Entries Near busy oneself
Cite this Entry
“Busy oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/busy%20oneself. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share