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

  • (..) have been largely successful. Others have found a way to push back. Move, move!! All right, juice 'em up!! Approaching target. Permission to engage. Permission granted. All clear. Light 'em up. Light 'em up. It's permanent!! It's settled, it's settled!! It's over with!! (..)
    2013 World War Z