Bound for the altar (7)

I believe the answer is:

engaged

(Other definitions for engaged that I've seen before include "Fully occupied" , "Bound by promise" , "Affianced" , "preparing for the match?" , "as a result of a proposal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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