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

Sparks General Manager Raegan Pebley was heavily engaged in WNBA trade conversations before she was fired, a league source told The Times. — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Now, people often may engage in public comment on specific agenda items during committee meetings, where officials often review decisions under consideration and make recommendations to the full board. — Sofi Zeman july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

The two started dating in 2023, got engaged in 2025, and tied the knot on July 3 at a ceremony in Madison Square Garden that was attended by over one thousand guests, including much of the Kansas City Chiefs roster. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026

Stutters are not engaged in for fun or showmanship; there is a functional purpose. — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for engage in

• cajun
• contagion