Associations to the word «Engage»

Wiktionary

ENGAGE, verb. (heading) (transitive) To interact socially.
ENGAGE, verb. To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
ENGAGE, verb. To draw into conversation.
ENGAGE, verb. To attract, to please; (archaic) to fascinate or win over (someone).
ENGAGE, verb. (heading) To interact antagonistically.
ENGAGE, verb. (transitive) To enter into conflict with (an enemy).
ENGAGE, verb. (intransitive) To enter into battle.
ENGAGE, verb. (heading) To interact contractually.
ENGAGE, verb. (transitive) To arrange to employ or use (a worker, a space, etc.).
ENGAGE, verb. (intransitive) To guarantee or promise (to do something).
ENGAGE, verb. (transitive) To bind through legal or moral obligation (to do something, especially to marry) (usually in passive).
ENGAGE, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To pledge, pawn (one's property); to put (something) at risk or on the line; to mortgage (houses, land).
ENGAGE, verb. (heading) To interact mechanically.
ENGAGE, verb. To mesh or interlock (of machinery, especially a clutch).
ENGAGE, verb. (engineering) (transitive) To come into gear with.
ENGAGE, verb. (intransitive) To enter into (an activity), to participate (construed with in).

Dictionary definition

ENGAGE, verb. Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion".
ENGAGE, verb. Consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely".
ENGAGE, 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".
ENGAGE, verb. Give to in marriage.
ENGAGE, verb. Get caught; "make sure the gear is engaged".
ENGAGE, verb. Carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns); "Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe".
ENGAGE, verb. Hire for work or assistance; "engage aid, help, services, or support".
ENGAGE, 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, verb. Keep engaged; "engaged the gears".

Wise words

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