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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Burnett urged those who received the calls to stay skeptical of anyone claiming to be a deputy and to not engage in conversation with them.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The biggest controversy surrounding Flock Safety centers around allegations that law enforcement agencies have abused the company's technology to target women, immigrants and people engaged in activity.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Later, Che commented on Combs’ sentencing for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
Though Brown and Yazdi's divorce was finalized in January 2024, the two are currently engaged in a legal battle.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The biggest controversy surrounding Flock Safety centers around allegations that law enforcement agencies have abused the company's technology to target women, immigrants and people engaged in activity.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Later, Che commented on Combs’ sentencing for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
Though Brown and Yazdi's divorce was finalized in January 2024, the two are currently engaged in a legal battle.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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