engage
verbUK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
US /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
To take part in something or get involved with it.
She likes to engage in sports after school.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To get someone's attention or interest.
The funny story engaged the whole class.
3. To hire someone for a job.
The company engaged a new engineer.
4. To make a machine or part start working.
He engaged the gears to move the car.
5. To promise to marry someone.
They got engaged last summer.