engage in — to participate or become involved in an activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to participate or become involved in an activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ ɪn/
Korean meaning: ~에 참여하다, 관여하다, 종사하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**게이**지 인
Example Sentences
- My grandmother decided to engage in extreme sports at age 80.
- Many students engage in part-time jobs to earn pocket money.
- He refuses to engage in small talk and only discusses quantum physics.
engage in
NOUN//ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ ɪn//
to participate or become involved in an activity
Kids engage in a lively water balloon fight in the backyard.
Engage in this exchange, watch the world turn strange!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어에서 온 'engage'는 원래 '약속하다, 서약하다'라는 뜻이었습니다. 'en-(안으로)'과 'gage(담보, 보증)'가 합쳐져서 '담보로 묶다'에서 '관여하다'로 의미가 확장되었죠.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother decided to engage in extreme sports at age 80.”
“Many students engage in part-time jobs to earn pocket money.”
“He refuses to engage in small talk and only discusses quantum physics.”
“Companies should engage in environmentally friendly practices.”
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