engage

• Verb, das die Handlung des Beteiligens, Einbeziehens oder der Gewinnung von Aufmerksamkeit oder Interesse bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of participating, becoming involved, or attracting attention or interest.

1. Participate or become involvedB1formal

   To become involved in or take part in an activity or conversation.

   Teilnehmen oder sich beteiligen

   • She engaged in a lively debate with her colleagues.
   • The students were encouraged to engage in group discussions.
   • He engaged the audience with his compelling story.

   Synonymepartakeparticipatetake part

   Antonymeabstainavoiddisengagewithdraw

2. Attract and hold attentionB1formal

   To capture and maintain someone's interest or attention.

   Aufmerksamkeit erregen und halten

   • The speaker engaged the crowd with his humor.
   • The video game's graphics engage players for hours.
   • Her speech engaged everyone in the room.

   Synonymeabsorbcaptivateenchantengrossenthrallfascinategripholdmeshrivet

   Antonymeboredistractrepel

3. Hire or employB2formal

   To arrange for someone to work or provide a service.

   Einstellen

   • The company engaged a consultant to improve efficiency.
   • They engaged a lawyer to handle the legal matters.
   • We need to engage a new team for the project.

   Synonymeappointcommissionemployenlisthirerecruitretaintake on

   Antonymedischargedismissfirelay offterminate

4. Start a battle or conflictB2formal

   To begin fighting or attacking an enemy.

   In den Kampf ziehen

   • The troops engaged the enemy at dawn.
   • The navy engaged the pirate ships in open water.
   • The two armies engaged in a fierce battle.

   Synonymeassailassaultattackbattleclashcombatconfrontfightskirmishtake on

   Antonymedisengagefleeretreatwithdraw