Word: engage Word origin: late Middle English (formerly also as ingage ): from French engager, ultimately from the base of gage1. The word originally meant ‘to pawn or pledge something’, later ‘pledge oneself (to do something’), hence ‘enter into a contract’ (mid 16th century), ‘involve oneself in an activity’, ‘enter into combat’ (mid 17th century), giving rise to the notion ‘involve someone or something else’. Phonetic: ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ Listen:
occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention). Example: he ploughed on, trying to outline his plans and engage Sutton's attention
participate or become involved in. Example: organizations engage in a variety of activities
arrange to employ or hire (someone). Example: he was engaged as a trainee copywriter
(with reference to a part of a machine or engine) move into position so as to come into operation. Example: the clutch will not engage
(of fencers or swordsmen) bring (weapons) together preparatory to fighting.
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