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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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
He is now engaged in an ongoing insurrection by violating the Constitution, exceeding his lawful authorities, usurping Congress, and encouraging Republican states to manipulate voting districts and procedures.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
One in four women now regularly engage in strength training, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Advocates say residents rely on these tools to track pollution near industrial facilities and engage in planning and enforcement.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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