engage in

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.

Examples of engage in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The complaint accused Blake of violating 11 sections of the city charter, including misuse of official position, special consideration or treatment and engaging in activities incompatible with his office. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

The event was incorporated into RCU's Warrior Serve initiative, which encourages students to engage in community service projects. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

All while engaged in lively conversation, Quinn knew exactly when to pull her iron from the fire, glowing white and at the perfect heat to be shaped. — Sarah Wood González, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

After romance blossomed, the pair got engaged in 2001 and married in Mexico in September 2002. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for engage in

• cajun
• contagion