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

  • (..) I have to see it. Two-Charlie-six, we are circling the target, go ahead and command. Standby, got a visual. Locate at . We have eyes, prepare to engage target. Guardian , we're getting movement down here. Take cover! Control, I've lost power! I say again, I've lost... (..)
    2014 Godzilla