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List of meaning for engage

to become involved or participate in

prosecute, engage, pursue(verb)

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

"She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"

absorb, engross, engage, occupy(verb)

consume all of one's attention or time

"Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"

hire, engage, employ(verb)

engage or hire for work

"They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"

engage(verb)

ask to represent; of legal counsel

"I'm retaining a lawyer"

betroth, engage, affiance, plight(verb)

give to in marriage

engage(verb)

get caught

"make sure the gear is engaged"

engage, wage(verb)

carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

"Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe"

engage, enlist(verb)

hire for work or assistance

"engage aid, help, services, or support"

lease, rent, hire, charter, engage, take(verb)

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?"

engage, mesh, lock, operate(verb)

keep engaged

"engaged the gears"

to hold the attention of

the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening

to enter into contest or conflict with

the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy

to obligate by prior agreement

we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital

to provide with a paying job

the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate

to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum

my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom

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