Definition of Engage
Engage
en·gage


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to be involved in or participate;

e.g. After arguing, the two sides decided to engage in war.

(verb)
to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing or support to a cause or aim;

e.g. Each knight kneeled to engage their loyalty to the new sovereign.

(verb)
to bind or provide an occupation for;

e.g. Recruiters engage people in interviews to see if they are qualified for the job.

(verb)
to bring together or interlock;

e.g. At the amusement park, employees engage the safety controls for the riders.



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