Synonyms: engage
Definition: get caught
Usage: make sure the gear is engaged
Similar words: touch
Definition: make physical contact with, come in contact with
Usage: Touch the stone for good luck; She never touched her husband
Synonyms: absorb, engage, engross, occupy
Definition: consume all of one's attention or time
Usage: Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
Similar words: interest
Definition: excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
Synonyms: plight, engage, betroth, affiance
Definition: give to in marriage
Synonyms: lock, mesh, operate, engage
Definition: keep engaged
Usage: engaged the gears
Definition: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Usage: Move those boxes into the corner, please; I'm moving my money to another bank; The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant
Synonyms: 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: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Usage: She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet; Get your results the next day; Get permission to take a few days off from work
Definition: hire for work or assistance
Usage: engage aid, help, services, or support
Similar words: secure, procure
Definition: get by special effort
Usage: He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed
Synonyms: 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: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel
Definition: carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
Usage: Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe
Similar words: fight, contend, struggle
Definition: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Usage: the tribesmen fought each other; Siblings are always fighting; Militant groups are contending for control of the country
Synonyms: engage
Definition: ask to represent; of legal counsel
Usage: I'm retaining a lawyer
Similar words: hire, employ, engage
Definition: engage or hire for work
Usage: They hired two new secretaries in the department; How many people has she employed?