engage
verb.
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
She pursued many activities|They engaged in a discussion
Synonym: prosecute, pursue
verb.
consume all of one's attention or time
Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
Synonym: absorb, engross, occupy
verb.
engage or hire for work
They hired two new secretaries in the department|How many people has she employed?
Synonym: employ, hire
verb.
ask to represent; of legal counsel
I'm retaining a lawyer
verb.
give to in marriage
verb.
get caught
make sure the gear is engaged
verb.
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe
Synonym: wage
verb.
hire for work or assistance
engage aid, help, services, or support
Synonym: enlist
verb.
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?
Synonym: take, rent, lease, hire, charter
verb.
keep engaged
engaged the gears
Synonym: lock, mesh, operate
Antonym: disengage