Engage

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒ/

Engage (verb)

  1. to make someone interested or involved in something.
  2. to begin fighting or taking part in a battle.
  3. to employ someone for a job or task.

Examples

  • The speaker engaged the audience with a captivating story.
  • The new exhibit engaged visitors with interactive displays.

Common collocations: engage interest, actively engage, engage in combat, engage the enemy, engage services

Synonyms of Engage

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Engage

  • — when someone stops being involved
  • — when someone chooses not to participate