engage

verb

1. 1

   get caught

   make sure the gear is engaged

2. 2

   consume all of one's attention or time

   Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely

3. 3

   give to in marriage

4. 4

   keep engaged

   engaged the gears

5. 5

   engage for service under a term of contract

   We took an apartment on a quiet street

   Let's rent a car

6. 6

   hire for work or assistance

   engage aid, help, services, or support

7. 7

   carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

   She pursued many activities

   They engaged in a discussion

8. 8

   carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

   Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe

9. 9

   ask to represent; of legal counsel

   I'm retaining a lawyer

10. 10

    engage or hire for work

    They hired two new secretaries in the department

    How many people has she employed?