verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of engage form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

   "This pedal engages the clutch, and until you do that you can't shift."

Synonyms

All synonyms

absorbbetrothencounterhireabsorbabsorb the attention

Example

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"We will not tolerate anyone who engages in terrorism."

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