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    engage

    US /ɪn'gedʒ/

    ・

    UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/

    A2TOEIC
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo start to fight with an enemy
    The army had to engage the enemy outside the city
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo hire someone for a task or job
    I decided to engage my brother to work in the shop
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo have or hold the focus or interest of someone
    If you engage your audience, they will listen carefully to you
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo carry out, participate in; be involved in
    The company would engage in all sorts of public events
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo interlock or cause to interlock.
    The gears engage smoothly.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo bind oneself by a promise or contract; to pledge.
    They engage to complete the project on time.

    Video subtitles

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • ENGAGE IN A DIFFERENT

      ENGAGE IN A DIFFERENT

    B1

    How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide

    10:12How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide
    • By contrast, using "and" can engage in collaborative problem-solving, like, "You mentioned that we need X,

      By contrast, using "and" can engage in collaborative problem-solving, like, "You mentioned that we need X,

    • By contrast, using and can engage in collaborative problem

      By contrast, using and can engage in collaborative problem

    A2

    12 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize

    11:4412 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize
    • tend to maintain more radical schedules, enjoy  certain hobbies and passions, and engage in rich  

      tend to maintain more radical schedules, enjoy  certain hobbies and passions, and engage in rich  

    • and engage in rich, creative activities that explore and expand their minds.

      and engage in rich, creative activities that explore and expand their minds.

    B1

    Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones? | Otherwords

    09:26Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones? | Otherwords
    • Family dynamics researcher Carol Bruess found that terms of endearment are part of a larger linguistic phenomenon that couples engage in.

      Family dynamics researcher Carol Bruess found that terms of endearment are part of a larger linguistic phenomenon that couples engage in.

    • of a larger linguistic phenomenon that couples engage in.

      of a larger linguistic phenomenon that couples engage in.

    B2

    What Happened To Etsy?

    12:05What Happened To Etsy?
    • Etsy's CEO says the company is still trying to engage and retain current buyers, half of whom only shop on Etsy once per year.

      Etsy's CEO says the company is still trying to engage and retain current buyers, half of whom only shop on Etsy once per year.

    • Etsy CEO says the company is still trying to engage and

      Etsy CEO says the company is still trying to engage and

    B1

    Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how

    08:36Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how
    • However, employers are using new tactics to engage them and shape the culture for a multi-generational workforce.

      However, employers are using new tactics to engage them and shape the culture for a multi-generational workforce.

    • However, employers are using new tactics to engage them

      However, employers are using new tactics to engage them

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • BUT DON'T ENGAGE IN A FOOD

      BUT DON'T ENGAGE IN A FOOD

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • I would hope that all Members with an interest in this issue engage in that consultation

      I would hope that all Members with an interest in this issue engage in that consultation

    • and I would hope that all members with an interest in this issue would engage in that consultation and make sure their views and their constituents' views are heard.

      and I would hope that all members with an interest in this issue would engage in that consultation and make sure their views and their constituents' views are heard.

    B1

    Sexual Assault, Consent and Sexual Harassment: What's The Difference?

    03:14Sexual Assault, Consent and Sexual Harassment: What's The Difference?
    • willing to engage in a particular sexual behavior

      willing to engage in a particular sexual behavior

    • to engage in one kind of behavior

      to engage in one kind of behavior

    B1

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • can't engage in some of this risky behavior that is putting Main Street at risk. We've

      can't engage in some of this risky behavior that is putting Main Street at risk. We've

    B1