engage

Definition

  • verb: to hire (someone) to perform a particular service
  • verb: to offer (as one's word) as security for a debt or cause
  • synonyms: enlist, draw, occupy

Examples

  • I suggest you 'engage' the services of a lawyer. [=I suggest you hire a lawyer]

  • She 'engaged' him 'in' conversation. [=she started a conversation with him]

  • The book fails to 'engage with' the problems of our time.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) When is the Iranian ambassador due to arrive? minutes. Okay, General. You can scramble your bombers, but they are not to engage. We are going to do this my way. If it doesn't work, we'll try yours. I know you're scared, peanut, but everything's gonna be okay. But why are we here? (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1