What does "engages" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of engage

What is a synonym for "engages"?

Common synonyms include: absorb, activate, captivate, employ, fascinate, hire.

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

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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."

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