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/
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.
The researchers engage in experiments to find a better solution to the problem. ENGAGE = become involved or actively participate)
She decided to engage in the project, take part in every meeting, and dive in whenever the team needed help.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'engage' derives from 14th-century French 'engager', originally meaning 'to pledge' or 'to promise'. The term evolved from the literal sense of 'to bind with security or collateral' to the broader meaning of 'to involve oneself' or 'to participate', reflecting a semantic shift from legal commitment to general involvement.
Breakdown
en- (into, in) + gage (pledge, security, collateral). The prefix 'en-' means 'to put into' or 'to cause to be', while 'gage' comes from Germanic origins meaning 'pledge' or 'security', forming the root concept of binding oneself through commitment.
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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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