[verb] carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion" Synonyms:prosecute, pursue
[verb] engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely" Synonyms:absorb, engross, occupy
[verb] engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?" Synonyms:hire, employ
[verb] ask to represent; of legal counsel; "I'm retaining a lawyer"
[verb] get caught; "make sure the gear is engaged"
[verb] as of wars, battles, or campaigns; "Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe" Synonyms:wage
[verb] as of aid, help, services, or support Synonyms:enlist
[verb] 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?" Synonyms:lease, rent, hire, charter, take
[verb] keep engaged; "engaged the gears" Synonyms:mesh, lock, operate
