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Definition engage in in British English

engage in phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to take part in a particular activity, especially one that involves competing with other people or talking to them

Example

He has engaged in a dispute with his former business partner.

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2

to start having a conversation with someone

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Definition engage in in British English