engage in
phrasal 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.
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They got engaged in September 2018 on an episode of Big Brother.
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers engaged in a tough showdown on Sunday, which resulted in the Jaguars securing the 26-21 win.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
After the pursuit, Reeve appeared to engage in a verbal altercation with the game official.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
As the shoot winds down, Köhler observes Maja and Nourou engaging in flirtatious tête-à-têtes barely hidden from view.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers engaged in a tough showdown on Sunday, which resulted in the Jaguars securing the 26-21 win.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
After the pursuit, Reeve appeared to engage in a verbal altercation with the game official.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
As the shoot winds down, Köhler observes Maja and Nourou engaging in flirtatious tête-à-têtes barely hidden from view.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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