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   En·gage

   /inˈɡāj/

   

   verb

   • 1. occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention): "he plowed on, trying to outline his plans and engage Sutton's attention" Similar capturecatcharrestgrabseizedrawattractgainwincaptivateholdgripengrossabsorboccupyOpposite lose
   • ▪ cause someone to become involved in (a conversation or discussion): "they attempted to engage Anthony in conversation"
   • 2. participate or become involved in: "organizations engage in a variety of activities" Similar participate intake part injoin inbecome involved ingo in forpartake in/ofoccupy oneself withthrow oneself intoshare inplay a part inplay a role inbe a participant inbe associated withhave a hand inbe a party toenter intoundertakeembark onset aboutlaunch into
   • ▪ establish a meaningful contact or connection with: "the teams needed to engage with local communities"
   • 3. arrange to employ or hire (someone): "he was engaged as a trainee copywriter" Similar employhirerecruittake ontake into employmentsecure the services ofput on the payrollenrollappointcommissionenlistretainhave in employmenthave on the payrollinformal:take on boardOpposite dismiss
   • ▪ pledge or enter into a contract to do something: "he engaged to pay them $10,000 against a bond" Similar contractpromiseagreepledgevowcovenantcommit oneselfbind oneselfundertakeenter into an agreementreach an agreementnegotiate a deal
   • ▪ reserve (accommodations, a place, etc.) in advance: dated "he had engaged a small sailboat"
   • 4. (with reference to a part of a machine or engine) move into position so as to come into operation: "the clutch will not engage" Similar interlockinterconnectmeshintermeshfit togetherjoin togetherjoinuniteconnectyokematecoupleOpposite disengage
   • 5. (of fencers or swordsmen) bring (weapons) together preparatory to fighting.
   • ▪ enter into conflict or combat with (an enemy): "tank and infantry units engaged the enemy" Similar do battle withfight withenter into combat withwage war onwage war againsttake up arms againstattackmount an attack ontake onset uponclash withskirmish withgrapple withwrest withencountermeetinformal:scrap with

   Word Origin late Middle English (formerly also as ingage): from French engager, ultimately from the base of gage1. The word originally meant ‘to pawn or pledge something’, later ‘pledge oneself (to do something’), hence ‘enter into a contract’ (mid 16th century), ‘involve oneself in an activity’, ‘enter into combat’ (mid 17th century), giving rise to the notion ‘involve someone or something else’.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the verb and adjective engage, from pledging oneself to a cause to holding the attention of someone. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of engage.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENGAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Engage is a verb that can mean to employ, interest, fit, fight, teach, or begin something. Learn how to use engage in different contexts and see examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › engageENGAGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Engage is a verb that can mean to employ, interest, fit, fight, or teach someone or something. Learn how to use engage in different contexts and see examples from various sources.

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   Engage definition: to occupy the attention or efforts of (a person or persons). See examples of ENGAGE used in a sentence.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb engage, which can mean to attract, employ, marry, fight or fit together. Find out the difference between engage and disengage, and explore related words and topics.

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   3 days ago · Learn the meaning and usage of the verb engage in different contexts, such as employment, conversation, involvement, and battle. Find synonyms, pronunciation, and related words for engage in British and American English.

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    Engage means to bind, catch, or involve. If your sink is stopped up, engage, or hire, a plumber to fix it. Otherwise the smell of rotten food in the garbage disposal will engage your attention (in a bad way).