Definition of Engage

Verb

• keep engaged
  "engaged the gears"
  mesh lock operate
• engage for service under a term of contract
  "We took an apartment on a quiet street"
  "Let's rent a car"
  "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"
  lease rent hire charter take
• hire for work or assistance
  "engage aid, help, services, or support"
  enlist
• carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
  "Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe"
  wage
• get caught
  "make sure the gear is engaged"
  
• give to in marriage
  betroth affiance plight
• ask to represent
  of legal counsel
  "I'm retaining a lawyer"
  
• engage or hire for work
  "They hired two new secretaries in the department"
  "How many people has she employed?"
  hire employ
• consume all of one's attention or time
  "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
  absorb engross occupy
• carry out or participate in an activity
  be involved in
  "She pursued many activities"
  "They engaged in a discussion"
  prosecute pursue

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