verb
    
    -gages; -gaged; -gaging
    
    [+ obj] formal :to hire (someone) to perform a particular service
    
    
    
    
    
    [+ obj] :to get and keep (someone's attention, interest, etc.)
    
    
    
    
    
    to start fighting against (an opponent) [+ obj]
    
    
    
    
    
    to move (a mechanism or part of a machine) so that it fits into another part [+ obj]
    
    
    
    
    
    engage in
    
    [phrasal verb]
    
    engage in (something) :to do (something)
    
    
    
    
    
    engage (someone) in (something) :to cause (someone) to take part in (something)
    
    
    
    engage with
    
    [phrasal verb]
    
    engage with (someone or something) formal :to give serious attention to (someone or something)