to engage
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ɪn
in
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ˈgeɪʤ
geij
enrage

Definition & Meaning of "engage"in English

to engage
01

to take part in or become involved with something actively 

Intransitive
to engage definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
engage
3rd person singular
engages
Present participle
engaging
Past simple
engaged
Past participle
engaged
Examples
Students should engage in class discussions to enhance their learning. 
02

engage or hire for work 

to engage definition and meaning
03

to formally agree to marry someone, typically by accepting a marriage proposal 

to engage definition and meaning
Examples
They engaged last winter after a romantic sunset proposal. 
04

consume all of one's attention or time 

05

get caught 

06

ask to represent; of legal counsel 

07

keep engaged 

08

hire for work or assistance 

09

carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns) 

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