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Common collocations with engage in in American Collocation

engage in phrasal verb transitive

US

a discussion

conversation
debate
dialogue
discussion
negotiations

We are keen to engage in a genuine debate on the issue.

a particular activity

activity
agriculture
exercise
manufacture
pursuit
research
trade
work

After breakfast, patients engage in a range of activities from 9.30am to midday.

fighting

battle
combat
conflict
fighting
struggle
war
warfare

The Scottish warriors were about to engage in battle with a Northumbrian force.

a type of behaviour or an action

act
behaviour
conduct

Many of the children are engaged in anti-social behaviour.