Engage

verb

ɛn'ɡeɪdʒ

Verb

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
“They engaged in a discussion”
Similar:Prosecute Pursue
Type of:ActMove
keep engaged
“engaged the gears”
Similar:Lock Mesh Operate
Type of:DisplaceMove
hire for work or assistance
“engage aid, help, services, or support”
Similar:Enlist
Type of:ProcureSecure
get caught
“make sure the gear is engaged”
Type of:Touch
consume all of one's attention or time
Similar:Absorb Engross Occupy
Type of:Interest
give to in marriage
Similar:AffianceBetrothPlight
Type of:Vow
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
Similar:Wage
Type of:ContendStruggleFight
engage for service under a term of contract
Similar:Charter Hire Lease Rent Take
Type of:AcquireGet
engage or hire for work
Similar:EmployHire
ask to represent; of legal counsel
Type of:EmployHire