engage

verbs

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
"She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"
engage, prosecute, pursue
is derived from
engagement
consume all of one's attention or time
"Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"
absorb, engage, engross, occupy
engage or hire for work
"They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"
employ, engage, hire
is derived from
engagement
ask to represent; of legal counsel
"I'm retaining a lawyer"
engage
is a type of (narrower)
engage or hire for work
"They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"
employ, engage, hire
give to in marriage
affiance, betroth, engage, plight
is derived from
engagement
get caught
"make sure the gear is engaged"
engage
is derived from
engagement
antonym
disengage
is a type of (narrower)
make physical contact with, come in contact with
"Touch the stone for good luck"; "She never touched her husband"
touch
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
"Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe"
engage, wage
is derived from
engagement
hire for work or assistance
"engage aid, help, services, or support"
engage, enlist
engage for service under a term of contract
"We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"
charter, engage, hire, lease, rent, take
keep engaged
"engaged the gears"
engage, lock, mesh, operate
is derived from
engagement
antonym
disengage