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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Active news consumers were much more likely to be politically engaged, while passive news consumers were much more likely to be disengaged or moderately engaged in politics. Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025 This multi-day gathering invites spiritual leaders, renowned scholars and creative thinkers from around the world to engage in a thoughtful and insightful dialogue on pressing social issues. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025 Keeping patients engaged in behavioral therapies and taking prescribed medications, research has shown, is far more effective when patients have regular check-ins, and those encounters do not necessarily need to be with licensed medical personnel. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025 The White House on Friday defended itself from criticism regarding the political optics of Trump not engaging in trade negotiations as inflation increases. Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for engage in

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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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