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

  • (..) what it's made of. Why? That thing's part Raptor. What's taking them so long? Light it up! Engage! Oh, my God. Watch your six. Raptors got a new alpha. To the vehicles now! Fall back! (..)
    2015 Jurassic World
  • (..) It's a scent drill. We've done it about a thousand times with these animals. When they get on target, and they will get on target... wait to engage. Velociraptors are pack hunters. They like to herd the animal into a kill zone. That's when we take our shot. Get a clear shot, wait on my command (..)
    2015 Jurassic World