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.
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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
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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
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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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