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According to WordNet, the verb "engage" has 10 sense(s).

202208537 engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?".

202409412 engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?".

200600370 consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely".

200886602 give to in marriage.

202240151 hire for work or assistance; "engage aid, help, services, or support".

202376089 carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns); "Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe".

202375131 carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion".

202401399 ask to represent; of legal counsel; "I'm retaining a lawyer".

200220115 get caught; "make sure the gear is engaged".

201510827 keep engaged; "engaged the gears".


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