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Definition engage in British English

engage verb

verb
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
1

to attract and keep someone's interest or attention

Example

A good radio script should be able to engage the listener.

Synonyms and related words
inspire attract interest
1.1

to start to employ someone or use their services

Example

The company is to engage a new sales director.

Example

A magician has been engaged to provide entertainment.

Synonyms and related words
employ appoint take on
2

if a part of a machine engages, or if you engage it, it fits into another part so that they work together

Example

A microswitch in the gear stick automatically engages and disengages the clutch.

Example

The mechanism failed to engage, causing a fault.

Synonyms and related words
activate actuate coax operate come on function
3

to start to fight with an enemy in battle

Synonyms and related words
action stations active duty active service
Definition engage in British English