ENGAGE

Definition

1. verb carry out or participate in an activity. — synonyms: prosecute, pursue
2. verb consume all of one's attention or time. — synonyms: absorb, engross, occupy
3. verb engage or hire for work. — synonyms: hire, employ
4. verb ask to represent.
5. verb give to in marriage. — synonyms: betroth, affiance, plight
6. verb get caught.
7. verb carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns). — synonyms: wage
8. verb hire for work or assistance. — synonyms: enlist
9. verb engage for service under a term of contract. — synonyms: lease, rent, hire, charter, take
10. verb keep engaged. — synonyms: mesh, lock, operate