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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

  • (..) is the glory of Rome! If this ship goes down, so do you. Chains. CAPTAIN: Raise the trident! WATCHMAN: Free to engage! Quickly! GUARD: Ready! - (LADDER RATTLING) - GUARD: Get ready! Chains! SOLDIER : You, too! (..)
    2016 Ben-Hur