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Engage Definition & Meaning

engage
verb
  1. carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"
  2. consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
  3. engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"
  4. ask to represent; of legal counsel; "I'm retaining a lawyer"
  5. give to in marriage
  6. get caught; "make sure the gear is engaged"
  7. carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns); "Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe"
  8. hire for work or assistance; "engage aid, help, services, or support"
  9. 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?"
  10. keep engaged; "engaged the gears"

"Engage" in song lyrics

See how engage is used in real songs:

  • "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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does engage mean?
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)
What part of speech is engage?
Engage is a verb.
How many definitions does engage have?
Engage has 10 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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