engage

/ɛnɡˈeɪdʒ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
“She pursued many activities”
consume all of one's attention or time
“Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely”
engage or hire for work
“They hired two new secretaries in the department”
ask to represent; of legal counsel
“I'm retaining a lawyer”
give to in marriage
get caught
“make sure the gear is engaged”
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
“Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe”
hire for work or assistance
“engage aid, help, services, or support”
engage for service under a term of contract
“We took an apartment on a quiet street”
keep engaged
“engaged the gears”

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