engage

[ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ]

engage Definition

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

Synonyms for engage

• involve
• participate
• commit
• attract
• captivate
• hire
• recruit

Antonyms for engage

• disengage
• detach
• distract

Idioms Using engage

• engage in small talk

  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.

• engage the enemy

  to attack or confront an opponent in battle

  Example

  The general ordered his troops to engage the enemy.

Phrases with engage

• engage in conversation

  to start or participate in a conversation

  Example

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

• engage in combat

  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.'