engage

[ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ]

engage Definition

  • 1to participate or become involved in something
  • 2to attract and hold someone's attention or interest
  • 3to arrange to employ someone

Using engage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "engage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I want to engage in more physical activities to improve my health.

  • Example

    The speaker engaged the audience with her captivating stories.

  • Example

    The company plans to engage a new marketing team.

  • Example

    He was engaged in a heated debate with his opponent.

engage Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using engage

  • to have a casual conversation about unimportant topics

    Example

    At social events, people often engage in small talk to break the ice.

  • engage one's services

    to hire someone for a job or task

    Example

    The company engaged the services of a consultant to improve their business strategy.

  • to attack or confront an opponent in battle

    Example

    The general ordered his troops to engage the enemy.

Phrases with engage

  • to start or participate in a conversation

    Example

    I tried to engage him in conversation, but he seemed uninterested.

  • to participate in a fight or battle

    Example

    The soldiers were ordered to engage in combat.

  • engage one's mind

    to focus one's thoughts or attention on something

    Example

    Reading books can help engage your mind and improve your cognitive abilities.

Origins of engage

from Old French 'engagier', meaning 'to pledge'

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Summary: engage in Brief

To 'engage' [ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ] is to participate, involve oneself, or attract attention. It can refer to physical activities, such as 'I want to engage in more physical activities to improve my health,' or to mental activities, such as 'Reading books can help engage your mind and improve your cognitive abilities.' 'Engage' can also mean to hire someone, as in 'The company plans to engage a new marketing team.'

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