I am involved in an adhesive occupation (7)
I believe the answer is:
pastime
'occupation' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'i am involved in an adhesive' is the wordplay.
'i am' becomes 'I'm'.
'involved in' indicates putting letters inside.
'an adhesive' becomes 'paste' (paste is a kind of adhesive).
'im' inserted into 'paste' is 'PASTIME'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pastime that I've seen before include "Hobby - recreation" , "Leisure activity" , "Hobby; regular activity" , "relaxation" , "Leisure pursuit" .)