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

  • (..) There it is. All right. What's your plan? We split into two groups. We'll go up this side and let the rest of you engage Eric. - I can see 'em. - Go! Go! Light 'em up! There's two more! I'm gonna move in closer! (..)
    2014 Divergent