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- DictionaryEn·gaged/inˈɡājd/
adjective
- 1. busy; occupied: "I told him I was otherwise engaged"
- 2. having formally agreed to marry: "she was engaged to a lecturer"
engage verb (INTEREST) C1 [ T ] formal. to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it: The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation. engage someone’s interest If a book doesn't engage my interest in the first few pages, I don't usually continue reading it. [ I ] formal.
Engaged definition: busy or occupied; involved. See examples of ENGAGED used in a sentence.
to become involved, or have contact, with someone or something: She's an intelligent child but in class she doesn't really engage. engage with Just stay out of his way as much as possible, and don't engage with him. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. engage verb (FIT TOGETHER) [ I or T ]
Phrasal Verbs engage in. See engage in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: engage. Definition of engage verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb (used with object) , en·gaged, en·gag·ing. to occupy the attention or efforts of (a person or persons): He engaged her in conversation. Synonyms: involve, interest, engross, absorb. to secure for aid, employment, use, etc.; hire: to engage a worker; to engage a room. Antonyms: discharge. to attract and hold fast:
verb. consume all of one's attention or time. synonyms: absorb, engross, occupy. see more. verb. engage for service under a term of contract. synonyms: charter, hire, lease, rent, take. see more. verb. hire for work or assistance. “ engage aid, help, services, or support” synonyms: enlist. see more. verb. engage or hire for work.
4 days ago · If you engage with something or with a group of people, you get involved with that thing or group and feel that you are connected with it or have real contact with it. She found it hard to engage with office life. [VERB + with] I will keep blogging because it offers me a way to engage with readers. [VERB with noun] engagement uncountable noun.
