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Meaning to get totally engrossed in (6)

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intent

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This could be a double definition.

'meaning' is the first definition.
(I know that intent is a type of meaning)

'engrossed in' is the second definition.
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'to get totally' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for intent that I've seen before include "Earnest, purpose" , "Meaning -- determined" , "'Engrossed, absorbed (6)'" , "'Purpose, aim (6)'" , "Bent on, resolved" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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