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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Yang echoed the sentiment, saying that Beijing is more likely to prioritize minimizing the fallout on its economic interests – rather than engaging in an all-out geopolitical competition with the US in the region.
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Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The company says more than 200 OEMs are currently engaged in the development and integration of its motor technology.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Though not an outright villain like the tyrannical Immortan Joe (Lachy Hulme), Dementus exhibits psychopathic behavior throughout the film, engaging in human trafficking and even murder.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Be teachable and engage in open-minded conversations.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The company says more than 200 OEMs are currently engaged in the development and integration of its motor technology.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Though not an outright villain like the tyrannical Immortan Joe (Lachy Hulme), Dementus exhibits psychopathic behavior throughout the film, engaging in human trafficking and even murder.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Be teachable and engage in open-minded conversations.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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