engage

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engage
ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ Listen
Meanings
verb
  • occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention).
    E.g. he ploughed on, trying to outline his plans and engage Sutton's attention
  • participate or become involved in.
    E.g. organizations engage in a variety of activities
  • arrange to employ or hire (someone).
    E.g. he was engaged as a trainee copywriter
  • (with reference to a part of a machine or engine) move into position so as to come into operation.
    E.g. the clutch will not engage
  • (of fencers or swordsmen) bring (weapons) together preparatory to fighting.
engagé
ˌɒ̃ɡaˈʒeɪ Listen
Meanings
adjective
  • (of a writer or artist) committed to a particular aim or cause.

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