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

  • (..) to kingdom come. That's my exit. Whiplash One, what is it? - You have radio contact? - Then you are clear to engage. - - Flares! Deploy flaps! Holy! That thing just jumped off the radar, sir. (..)
    2008 Iron Man
  • (..) We're fine! Okay. No! Yeah, I can fly. - Jarvis, are you there? - - Engage Heads Up Display. - Import all preferences from home interface. All right, what do you say? Can we start the virtual walk-around? (..)
    2008 Iron Man