Meaning & Definition of Engage in English
English⟶
Engage
/ɛngeʤ/
verb
1. Carry out or participate in an activity
- Be involved in
- "She pursued many activities"
- "They engaged in a discussion"
synonym:
- prosecute,
- engage,
- pursue
2. Consume all of one's attention or time
- "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
synonym:
- absorb,
- engross,
- engage,
- occupy
3. Engage or hire for work
- "They hired two new secretaries in the department"
- "How many people has she employed?"
synonym:
- hire,
- engage,
- employ
4. Ask to represent
- Of legal counsel
- "I'm retaining a lawyer"
synonym:
- engage
5. Give to in marriage
synonym:
- betroth,
- engage,
- affiance,
- plight
6. Get caught
- "Make sure the gear is engaged"
synonym:
- engage
7. Carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
- "Napoleon and hitler waged war against all of europe"
synonym:
- engage,
- wage
8. Hire for work or assistance
- "Engage aid, help, services, or support"
synonym:
- engage,
- enlist
9. 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?"
synonym:
- lease,
- rent,
- hire,
- charter,
- engage,
- take
10. Keep engaged
- "Engaged the gears"
synonym:
- engage,
- mesh,
- lock,
- operate
Examples of using
She wants to engage in teaching.
I have no time to engage in political activity.
She wants to engage in teaching.