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