engage
/ɛngˈeɪdʒ/
Explore definitions, synonyms, and language insights of engage
Definitions
Verb
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"
Verb
consume all of one''s attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
Verb
engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"
Verb
ask to represent; of legal counsel; "I''m retaining a lawyer"
Verb
give to in marriage
Verb
get caught; "make sure the gear is engaged"
Verb
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns); "Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe"
Verb
hire for work or assistance; "engage aid, help, services, or support"
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?"
Verb
keep engaged; "engaged the gears"
Synonyms
absorb
affiance
betroth
charter
employ
engross
enlist
hire
lease
lock
mesh
occupy
operate
plight
prosecute
pursue
rent
take
wage