To arrange for the use of; reserve: engage a room. See Synonyms at book.
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To attract and hold the attention of; engross: a hobby that engaged her for hours at a time.
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To draw into; involve: engage a shy person in conversation.
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To enter or bring into conflict with: We have engaged the enemy.
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To give or take as security.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb-intransitive
To assume an obligation; agree.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To become meshed or interlocked: The gears engaged.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To enter into conflict or battle: The armies engaged at dawn.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To involve oneself or become occupied; participate: engage in conversation.
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verb
To offer (as one's word) as security for a debt or cause.
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To entangle or entrap in or as if in a snare or bog.
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To attract and hold by influence or power.
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To interlock with .
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To cause (mechanical parts) to mesh .
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adjective
Committed to or supportive of a cause.
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