Engage Definition
engage
verb
- carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"
- consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
- engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"
- ask to represent; of legal counsel; "I'm retaining a lawyer"
- give to in marriage
- get caught; "make sure the gear is engaged"
- carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns); "Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe"
- hire for work or assistance; "engage aid, help, services, or support"
- engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"
- keep engaged; "engaged the gears"
"Engage" in song lyrics
See how engage is used in real songs:
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"The wrath of Khan, pass the bong, kill switch engage"
Almighty f/ Planet Asia — Obey (the Statesmen) -
"I'm protected well before I engage"
Boogie Boys — I'm a Lover -
"And he gave us to a crowd of punk rockers, another crime we must engage"
Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. — Psyko Funk
Words that rhyme with engage
Usage tips for "engage"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "engage" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for engage to find words that pair well.