engage in

verb

engaged in; engaging in; engages in

1

: to do (something)

At college she engaged in various sports.

We don't engage in that sort of behavior.

2

: to cause (someone) to take part in (something)

She engaged him in conversation.

Examples of engage in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Matar has pleaded not guilty to federal charges that include engaging in an act of transnational terrorism. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

The voters most engaged in the political process are also among the most supportive of stronger oversight. — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The rumor is Hillary Scholten (D) and John James (R) had or are currently engaged in a romantic affair. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026

The 14th Amendment’s foundational principles include birthright citizenship, due process, equal protection under the law, and the prohibition for heads of state to engage in acts of insurrection. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for engage in

• cajun
• contagion