engage (/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/)
verb · Intermediate · Work & Business
🔊 /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
Meaning
Meaning: to involve or attract
To engage is to attract and hold attention or to involve oneself in an activity. A good talk engages its audience from the first line.
Examples
🗣 The teacher knew how to engage every student.
Etymology
From French ‘engager’, meaning to pledge or involve.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for capturing attention and active participation.
Tags: involvement, attention