engage

(verb) carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in. Synonyms: prosecute, pursue. Examples: "She pursued many activities." "They engaged in a discussion."

(verb) consume all of one's attention or time. Synonyms: absorb, engross, occupy. Examples: "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely."

(verb) engage or hire for work. Synonyms: hire, employ. Examples: "They hired two new secretaries in the department." "How many people has she employed?."

(verb) ask to represent; of legal counsel. Examples: "I'm retaining a lawyer."

(verb) give to in marriage. Synonyms: betroth, affiance, plight.

(verb) get caught. Examples: "Make sure the gear is engaged."

(verb) carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns). Synonyms: wage. Examples: "Napoleon and hitler waged war against all of europe."

(verb) hire for work or assistance. Synonyms: enlist. Examples: "Engage aid, help, services, or support."

(verb) engage for service under a term of contract. Synonyms: lease, rent, hire, charter, take. Examples: "We took an apartment on a quiet street." "Let's rent a car." "Shall we take a guide in rome?."

(verb) keep engaged. Synonyms: mesh, lock, operate. Examples: "Engaged the gears."