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

  • (..) Kill on sight. Kill on sight. Night Fury. Speed unknown. Size unknown. The unholy offspring of lightning and death itself. Never engage this dragon. Your only chance: Hide and pray it does not find you. I can almost smell them. They're close. Steady. (..)
    2010 How to Train Your Dragon