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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The next mayor, like so many of his predecessors, will have to engage in awkward negotiations with politicians in Albany.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Thank you for continuing to engage in the discussions and debates that shape our world.
—Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Senators will engage in what's being dubbed a vote-a-rama, beginning this morning where Senators have the opportunity to present amendments, which could in turn lead to hours of votes.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The founders engaged in a discussion, sharing practical insights and highlighting pivotal future directions within the current global beauty innovation landscape.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Thank you for continuing to engage in the discussions and debates that shape our world.
—Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Senators will engage in what's being dubbed a vote-a-rama, beginning this morning where Senators have the opportunity to present amendments, which could in turn lead to hours of votes.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The founders engaged in a discussion, sharing practical insights and highlighting pivotal future directions within the current global beauty innovation landscape.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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