Main entry: engage
Definition: get caught
Usage: make sure the gear is engaged
Main entry: absorb, engage, engross, occupy
Definition: consume all of one's attention or time
Usage: Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
Main entry: plight, engage, betroth, affiance
Definition: give to in marriage
Main entry: lock, mesh, operate, engage
Definition: keep engaged
Usage: engaged the gears
Main entry: charter, take, lease, hire, engage, rent
Definition: engage for service under a term of contract
Usage: We took an apartment on a quiet street; Let's rent a car; Shall we take a guide in Rome?
Definition: hire for work or assistance
Usage: engage aid, help, services, or support
Main entry: prosecute, pursue, engage
Definition: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
Usage: She pursued many activities; They engaged in a discussion
Definition: carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
Usage: Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe
Main entry: engage
Definition: ask to represent; of legal counsel
Usage: I'm retaining a lawyer
Main entry: hire, employ, engage
Definition: engage or hire for work
Usage: They hired two new secretaries in the department; How many people has she employed?