engage in
phrasal verb
engaged in; engaging in; engages in
1
: to do (something)
At college she engaged in various sports.
We don't engage in that sort of behavior.
2
: to cause (someone) to take part in (something)
She engaged him in conversation.
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.
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Rachel Sugar, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
Additionally, managers should engage in an iterative goal-setting process with direct reports—ideally, after reviewing everyone’s first draft!
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The suits claim that the oil and gas industry engaged in a deceptive campaign and misled the public about the dangers of their fossil fuel products and the environmental impacts.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
Acknowledging that Russia is engaging in acts of war would not oblige the EU or individual countries to immediately retaliate with military force.
—Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Sugar, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
Additionally, managers should engage in an iterative goal-setting process with direct reports—ideally, after reviewing everyone’s first draft!
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The suits claim that the oil and gas industry engaged in a deceptive campaign and misled the public about the dangers of their fossil fuel products and the environmental impacts.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
Acknowledging that Russia is engaging in acts of war would not oblige the EU or individual countries to immediately retaliate with military force.
—Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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