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

  • (..) Something that you... You corner. - Well put. - I see you enjoy wordplay. We will have to have lunch one day... ...and engage in a little verbal jousting. I'm sure you're quite the raconteur. Yes. So I will call you for lunch. There's only one item (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther